Overview
ITEA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipal unit of Itea in Central Greece, treating wastewater for approximately 6,630 people. The plant is located near the coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
The ITEA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Itea, part of the municipality of Delphi in Phocis, Central Greece. It serves a population of approximately 6,630 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Greek and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the northern coast of the Gulf of Corinth, a significant water body in the region. As a Greek wastewater treatment facility, ITEA 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized appropriately for the population served. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. The treated effluent from ITEA is discharged into the Gulf of Corinth, which connects to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The Gulf of Corinth is an ecologically sensitive marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life, including important fisheries and migratory species. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The ITEA plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, a deep embayment of the Ionian Sea that connects to the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of this semi-enclosed gulf, which is also a popular area for tourism and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The ITEA plant is located in the municipal unit of Itea, within the municipality of Delphi, in Phocis, Central Greece. It is situated near the northern coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
The plant serves approximately 6,630 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Corinth, which flows into the Ionian Sea and then the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's coastal location requires treatment standards that protect marine water quality.
As a Greek facility, ITEA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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