Overview
EMPORIO THIRAS wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Thira on Santorini, Greece. It is located near the coast of the Aegean Sea, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 5,289.
EMPORIO THIRAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipal unit of Thira on the island of Santorini, Greece. It serves a population of about 5,289 residents and is situated near the coast of the Aegean Sea, within 50 km of the shoreline. The plant is part of the decentralized administration of the Aegean, operating under Greek and EU environmental regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's operational status and permit information are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with national standards for wastewater treatment in sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding marine environment of the Aegean Sea, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and tourism resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Santorini from pollution, helping to maintain water quality for both environmental and recreational purposes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea connected to the Mediterranean. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. As a coastal facility on a popular tourist island, proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality for swimming and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
EMPORIO THIRAS is located in the municipal unit of Thira on the island of Santorini, Greece, near the coast of the Aegean Sea.
The plant serves approximately 5,289 people in the Thira area of Santorini.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment.
As a Greek plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
For coastal plants serving 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into the sea.
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