Overview
DIONYSSIOU wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Dionysiou in Central Macedonia, Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which governs treatment standards for agglomerations of this scale.
DIONYSSIOU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dionysiou, a settlement in the municipality of Nea Propontida, Chalkidiki regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,304 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek facility, DIONYSSIOU operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the gulf.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Thermaic Gulf, a semi-enclosed embayment of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports important marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and nursery grounds for fish species. Nutrient loading from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater could contribute to eutrophication, affecting water quality and biodiversity in the gulf.
Frequently asked questions
DIONYSSIOU is located in Dionysiou, a settlement in the municipality of Nea Propontida, Chalkidiki regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves approximately 4,304 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek plant, DIONYSSIOU operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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