Overview
Asprovalta wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Asprovalta in Central Macedonia, Greece. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,860 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Asprovalta wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Asprovalta, part of the Volvi municipality in the Central Macedonia region of Greece. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,860 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Greek plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Strymonian Gulf, part of the Aegean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal water quality of the region.
Environmental context
Asprovalta lies along the coast of the Strymonian Gulf, a northern embayment of the Aegean Sea. The gulf receives freshwater inputs from the Strymonas River and supports a productive marine ecosystem. Treated wastewater from the plant enters this coastal environment, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for recreational and ecological uses.
Frequently asked questions
The Asprovalta wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Asprovalta, in the Volvi municipality of Central Macedonia, Greece. It is situated near the coast of the Strymonian Gulf.
The plant serves approximately 10,860 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated wastewater from the Asprovalta plant is discharged into the Strymonian Gulf, a coastal embayment of the Aegean Sea. The discharge point is within 50 km of the coast, and the plant must meet EU standards for coastal discharges.
As a Greek facility, the Asprovalta plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters, with additional requirements for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent in Greece, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems.
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