Overview
GALAXIDI wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Itea in Central Greece, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 4,097. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GALAXIDI wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Itea, within the municipality of Delphi, in the Phocis regional unit of Central Greece. It serves a population equivalent of 4,097, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek facility, GALAXIDI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's location near the coast suggests potential environmental considerations regarding marine discharge. The plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, a deep embayment of the Ionian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the gulf, which is a significant water body in the region.
Environmental context
The GALAXIDI plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, which connects to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The region's tourism and fishing industries depend on clean waters, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preserving local biodiversity and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The GALAXIDI plant is located in the municipal unit of Itea, within the municipality of Delphi, in the Phocis regional unit of Central Greece, near the coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,097, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Gulf of Corinth, a coastal embayment of the Ionian Sea. The exact discharge method and outfall location are part of the plant's operational design.
As a Greek facility, GALAXIDI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For small agglomerations in Greece, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. Plants may also include disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local environmental sensitivity and discharge location.
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