Overview
ELEFTHEROUPOLI wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Eleftheroupoli in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 4,698.
The ELEFTHEROUPOLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Eleftheroupoli, a town in the Pangaeo municipality of the Kavala regional unit, within the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,698 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Greek and EU regulations. 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 plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Aegean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems in the region. Proper treatment helps safeguard the water quality of the nearby coastline and supports the ecological health of the broader Eastern Macedonia and Thrace watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely flows into streams that drain into the Aegean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the sea, protecting sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Eleftheroupoli, a town in the Pangaeo municipality, Kavala regional unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece.
The plant serves a population of 4,698 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Aegean Sea, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 4,700 people (a small agglomeration) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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