Overview
Karystos wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Karystos on the island of Evia, Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population of approximately 6,316.
The Karystos wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Karystos on the southern coast of Evia, Greece's second-largest island. The facility serves a population of about 6,316 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, specifically the South Euboean Gulf. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Aegean ecosystem, which includes important fisheries and migratory routes for marine species.
Environmental context
The Karystos plant discharges into the South Euboean Gulf, a part of the Aegean Sea. The coastal waters here support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The area is influenced by seasonal tourism and local agriculture, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and protecting marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Karystos on the southern coast of Evia (Euboea) island, in the region of Central Greece.
The plant serves approximately 6,316 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the South Euboean Gulf, part of the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Greece, secondary treatment is typically required, especially for discharges into sensitive coastal areas, to meet EU standards.
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