Overview
BENITSES wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Μπενίτσες on Corfu, Greece. It is located within 50 km of the coast, treating wastewater for approximately 3,081 people.
The BENITSES wastewater treatment plant is located in Μπενίτσες, a coastal settlement on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region of Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,081 residents, operating as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality. As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a sensitive marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries. The plant's coastal location means its discharge must meet stringent standards to protect water quality and the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
The BENITSES plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, which receives runoff from the island of Corfu and ultimately connects to the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters around Corfu support seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality, which is vital for the local tourism economy.
Frequently asked questions
The BENITSES wastewater treatment plant is located in Μπενίτσες (Benitses), a coastal village on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Islands region of Greece.
The BENITSES plant serves approximately 3,081 residents of Μπενίτσες and surrounding areas on the island of Corfu.
The BENITSES plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, as it is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge must comply with EU standards for coastal waters.
As a Greek facility, the BENITSES plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment. Greek plants typically use biological treatment processes to meet these standards.
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