Overview
BALI wastewater treatment plant serves the village of Bali in Crete, Greece, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meter per day. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,452 people.
The BALI wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Bali, in the municipality of Mylopotamos, Rethymno regional unit, Crete, Greece. It serves a population of about 4,452 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural coastal communities on the island. 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 (under 10,000 population equivalent). The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or directly into the Cretan Sea. Crete's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and the sensitive Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, likely discharging into the Cretan Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding watershed includes small seasonal streams that drain the northern slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis). The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and is a habitat for marine species such as the Mediterranean monk seal and sea turtles. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these ecologically sensitive waters.
Frequently asked questions
The BALI wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Bali, in the municipality of Mylopotamos, Rethymno regional unit, on the island of Crete, Greece.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,452 people, typical of a small coastal community in Crete.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or directly into the Cretan Sea, as it 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 requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent).
For small agglomerations in Greece, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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