Overview
ARMENI wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Καλύβες in Crete, Greece, providing secondary treatment for a population of 2,606. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under EU regulations.
ARMENI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Καλύβες, within the municipality of Αποκόρωνας, Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. It serves a population of approximately 2,606 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated near the northern coast of Crete, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. Its designed capacity is 2,895 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of 883.64 m³/day. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent effluent quality standards to protect the marine environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Cretan Sea, part of the broader Aegean Sea. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cretan Sea, a part of the Aegean Sea, which ultimately connects to the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal zone near Καλύβες is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the local marine environment, which is also important for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The ARMENI plant is located in Καλύβες, a town in the municipality of Αποκόρωνας, Chania regional unit, on the island of Crete, Greece.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,606 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Cretan Sea, which is part of the Aegean Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet strict standards to protect the marine environment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. ARMENI, serving 2,606 people, complies with this requirement, and as a coastal plant, it must also meet additional standards to prevent marine pollution.
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