Overview
The KAVALA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Kavala, Greece, with a population equivalent of 80,000. It is located near the coast in the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
The KAVALA wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Kavala, located in the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. The plant is designed to handle a population equivalent of 80,000, reflecting its role in managing urban wastewater for this coastal city. As a Greek facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with more advanced treatment required if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's scale places it in the category of medium-to-large agglomerations under EU regulations. For such facilities, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, and given the coastal location, tertiary treatment may be expected to protect marine waters. The plant's designed capacity is noted as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the nearby coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, specifically the Thracian Sea. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation is critical for preventing untreated sewage from reaching the sea, thereby safeguarding water quality and public health in the Kavala region.
Environmental context
The KAVALA plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, specifically the Thracian Sea, which is part of the broader Mediterranean Sea. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and migratory species. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Kavala Gulf, which is used for fishing and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The KAVALA plant is located in the city of Kavala, in the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Its address is at Aspri Ammos, Kavala, in the municipality of Kavala.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 80,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, specifically the Thracian Sea near Kavala. This marine discharge requires treatment to protect the sensitive coastal environment.
As a Greek facility, the KAVALA plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant of this scale in Greece, secondary treatment is the minimum required by EU law. Given the coastal discharge, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) is often implemented to protect marine waters from eutrophication.
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