Overview
KOKKARI wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Kokkari in Samos, Greece. It is located in the North Aegean region and treats wastewater for approximately 4,127 people.
The KOKKARI wastewater treatment plant is situated in Kokkari, a coastal village on the island of Samos, within the North Aegean region of Greece. The plant serves a population of around 4,127 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It operates under Greek national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU directive's smaller agglomeration category, which mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest facility. The plant is expected to meet Greek standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the surrounding coastal waters of the Aegean Sea. Samos is an island with significant ecological and touristic value, and proper wastewater treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality in the region. The plant contributes to protecting the marine environment and supporting local communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The KOKKARI plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects coastal ecosystems that are important for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The KOKKARI plant is located in Kokkari, a coastal village on the island of Samos, in the North Aegean region of Greece.
The plant serves approximately 4,127 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Aegean Sea, which is the receiving water body for the area.
The plant operates under Greek national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment.
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