Overview
Kerkyra wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Corfu, Greece, with a population equivalent of 60,000. It is located on the Ionian island of Corfu, near the Ionian Sea.
The Kerkyra wastewater treatment plant is the primary municipal facility for the city of Corfu (Kerkyra), the capital of the Ionian Islands region in Greece. Serving a population equivalent of 60,000, the plant is situated on the eastern coast of the island, near the Ionian Sea. As a coastal facility, it plays a critical role in protecting the marine environment of the Ionian Sea, a key ecological and tourism resource. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 15,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, and those discharging into sensitive areas must meet more stringent standards. Given its coastal location and the ecological sensitivity of the Ionian Sea, the plant is expected to comply with advanced treatment requirements to minimize nutrient loading and protect water quality. The treated effluent from the Kerkyra plant is discharged into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and important fish habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological health of the coastal waters, which are also vital for tourism and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The Kerkyra plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a sub-basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters around Corfu support seagrass meadows and diverse marine life, making them ecologically sensitive. Nutrient pollution from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater could lead to eutrophication, harming these habitats. The plant's operation is crucial for preserving water quality in this tourism-dependent region.
Frequently asked questions
The Kerkyra wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Corfu (Kerkyra), on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Islands region of Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 60,000, covering the urban area of Corfu city and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent from the Kerkyra plant is discharged into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin.
As a coastal plant serving over 15,000 people, the Kerkyra plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, more advanced treatment to reduce nutrients.
In Greece, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically provide secondary biological treatment, and those discharging into sensitive coastal areas like the Ionian Sea often include nutrient removal to meet EU standards.
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