Overview
KORINTHOS LOYTRAKI wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 62,000 people in the Corinthia region of Greece. Located near the coast, it discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, part of the Ionian Sea.
KORINTHOS LOYTRAKI is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Corinth (Δημοτική Ενότητα Κορινθίων) in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The plant handles wastewater from an estimated 62,000 residents, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Corinth, a semi-enclosed embayment of the Ionian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, which connects to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The Gulf of Corinth is a deep, narrow basin with limited tidal exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the area's marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
KORINTHOS LOYTRAKI is located in the municipality of Corinth (Δημοτική Ενότητα Κορινθίων) in the Peloponnese region of Greece.
The plant serves approximately 62,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Gulf of Corinth, a coastal embayment of the Ionian Sea.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 people discharging to coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 people in coastal areas are required to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive zones.
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