Overview
The GREVENA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Grevena in western Macedonia, Greece, with a population equivalent of 19,800. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GREVENA wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Grevena, in the region of Epirus-Western Macedonia, Greece. It serves a population of approximately 19,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Aegean Sea. As a facility in an EU member state, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids removal. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant's operations are monitored and compliant with national and EU environmental standards. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed, including the Grevena area's rivers and streams, which are part of the broader Aliakmonas River basin. This river system flows into the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. By treating wastewater, the plant helps maintain water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Environmental context
The GREVENA plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Aliakmonas River basin. The Aliakmonas River flows through western Macedonia and empties into the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The plant's treatment operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The GREVENA wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Grevena, in the region of Epirus-Western Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Aliakmonas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
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 populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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