Overview
The KASTORIA wastewater treatment plant serves the Ampelokipoi area in the Region of Western Macedonia, Greece. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 38,876 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The KASTORIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Ampelokipoi, a settlement in the Kastoria regional unit of Western Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 38,876, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aliakmonas River, one of Greece's longest rivers, flowing into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Aliakmonas basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Aliakmonas River basin, which flows through Western Macedonia before reaching the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and local communities. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining ecological balance in the downstream coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The KASTORIA plant is located in Ampelokipoi, a settlement in the Kastoria regional unit of the Region of Western Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 38,876 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Aliakmonas River and eventually reaches 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 sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 15,000 generally require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.