Overview
ARCHANES wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Epano Archanes in Crete, Greece. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,105.
The ARCHANES wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Archanes, within the municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,105 people, making it a small-scale facility in the region. As a Greek wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000) discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the coastal waters of Crete, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the island of Crete, within the Heraklion regional unit. The treated wastewater likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows to the Cretan Sea, part of the Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean. The coastal waters of Crete are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could harm these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The ARCHANES plant is located in the community of Epano Archanes, in the municipal unit of Archanes, within the municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,105 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, eventually reaching the Cretan Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 4,000 people (population equivalent 2,000-10,000) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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