Overview
DIDYMOTICHO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Didymoteicho in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, with a population of approximately 10,100. The plant operates under EU regulations for secondary treatment.
The DIDYMOTICHO wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Didymoteicho, in the Evros regional unit of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. It serves a population of about 10,100 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU guidelines. The plant is situated inland, near the Evros River, which forms the border with Turkey. As a Greek facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Evros River basin, which flows into the Aegean Sea via the Evros Delta. The delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the downstream environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Evros River, which flows through the Evros Delta into the Aegean Sea. The delta is a critical habitat for waterfowl and fish species, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region. The Evros River basin is shared with Turkey, making transboundary water management important.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the municipal unit of Didymoteicho, in the Evros regional unit of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece.
The plant serves approximately 10,100 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Evros River, which flows into the Aegean Sea via the Evros Delta.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent in freshwater areas are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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