Overview
The DELFI wastewater treatment plant serves the municipal unit of Delfi in Central Greece, treating wastewater from approximately 3,876 residents. It operates under Greece's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The DELFI wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Delfi, within the region of Central Greece. It serves a population of approximately 3,876 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the town of Delphi, a historic and tourist destination. 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 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the served population. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Corinth, a part of the Ionian Sea. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps protect the gulf's water quality from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The DELFI plant discharges into a watershed that flows into the Gulf of Corinth, a deep embayment of the Ionian Sea. This coastal environment supports a variety of marine species and is a key area for fishing and tourism in Central Greece. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of the gulf's coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The DELFI plant is located in the municipal unit of Delfi, in the region of Central Greece, near the historic town of Delphi.
The plant serves approximately 3,876 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent from the DELFI plant flows into the local watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Corinth, part of the Ionian Sea.
As a Greek facility, the DELFI plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment, which is appropriate for the DELFI plant's scale.
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