Overview
KOZANI wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Karyditsa, Greece, with a population equivalent of 47,258. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The KOZANI wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Agia Paraskevi, near Karyditsa, within the municipality of Kozani in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population equivalent of 47,258, 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 between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. 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 Aegean Sea via the Aliakmonas River, the longest river entirely within Greece. The Aliakmonas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region's agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The KOZANI plant discharges into the Aliakmonas River basin, which flows eastward into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides irrigation water for the fertile plains of Central Macedonia. The downstream environment includes wetlands and coastal habitats that are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The KOZANI wastewater treatment plant is located in Agia Paraskevi, near the village of Karyditsa, within the municipality of Kozani in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece.
The KOZANI plant serves a population equivalent of 47,258, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the KOZANI plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aliakmonas River and eventually reaches the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility, the KOZANI plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require more stringent treatment if the receiving water is a sensitive area.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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