Overview
Karditsa wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 46,500 people in Thessaly, Greece. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Karditsa wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Karditsa, in the Thessaly region of central Greece. Serving a population of around 46,500, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater from the urban area. The facility is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. As Karditsa falls within this range, the plant is expected to meet these standards, ensuring that treated effluent meets quality requirements before discharge. The directive also requires appropriate treatment for sensitive areas, which may apply to the receiving water bodies in the region. The treated wastewater from the plant ultimately flows into the Pineios River basin, which drains into the Aegean Sea. The Pineios River is a significant watercourse in Thessaly, supporting agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect the river's water quality and the downstream environment, including the Thermaic Gulf.
Environmental context
The Karditsa plant discharges into the Pineios River basin, which flows through the Thessaly plain and empties into the Aegean Sea via the Thermaic Gulf. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, making water quality management critical. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal areas that benefit from reduced nutrient loads.
Frequently asked questions
The Karditsa wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Karditsa, in the Thessaly region of central Greece. The facility serves the urban area and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 46,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from the Karditsa plant is discharged into the Pineios River basin, which flows through Thessaly and eventually reaches the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility, the Karditsa plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000.
For agglomerations of this size in Greece, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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