Overview
Igoumenitsa wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,000 people in Thesprotia, Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Igoumenitsa wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Igoumenitsa, in the regional unit of Thesprotia, Epirus, Greece. It serves a population of approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meter per second, indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, as Igoumenitsa is a coastal city. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal environment and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Igoumenitsa support diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting water quality and the ecological health of the Ionian Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the city of Igoumenitsa, in the regional unit of Thesprotia, Epirus, Greece, near the Ionian coast.
The plant serves approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, as Igoumenitsa is a coastal city. The plant helps protect the marine environment.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people must provide at least secondary treatment, especially when discharging into sensitive areas like the Ionian Sea.
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