Overview
GALATISTA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Galatista in Central Macedonia, Greece. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,465 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
The GALATISTA wastewater treatment plant is located in Galatista, a town in the municipality of Polygyros, Chalkidiki, within the region of Central Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,465 residents and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 835.83 m³/day. It provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a facility in Greece, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum requirements, indicating a commitment to protecting the local environment. The plant's capacity utilization is moderate, allowing for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aegean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but the discharge still influences coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows towards the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The GALATISTA plant is located in Galatista, a town in the municipality of Polygyros, Chalkidiki, in the region of Central Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves a population of 2,465 residents, typical of a small agglomeration in Greece.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aegean Sea. The plant's advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge to protect downstream water bodies.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent generally require secondary treatment. The GALATISTA plant provides advanced treatment, which is a higher level than the minimum requirement.
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