Overview
The FLORINA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Florina in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece, with a population equivalent of 20,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The FLORINA wastewater treatment plant is located in Florina, a city in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece. It serves a population equivalent of 20,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by Greek national legislation transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from the FLORINA plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the broader watershed of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the local environment, including rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The FLORINA plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the region's river systems. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in downstream water bodies, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The FLORINA wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Florina, in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece.
The FLORINA plant serves a population equivalent of 20,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the FLORINA plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the region's river systems, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. The FLORINA plant, serving 20,000 people, is required to meet these standards.
In Greece, wastewater treatment plants serving around 20,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Tertiary treatment may be added if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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