Overview
KREMASTI wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Rodos (Rhodes) in Greece, with a population equivalent of 12,000. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Aegean Sea.
KREMASTI wastewater treatment plant is located in the suburb of Kremasti, part of the city of Rodos (Rhodes) on the island of Rhodes, Greece. The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Greek and 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 coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The coastal waters around Rhodes support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing water quality and marine ecosystems in this popular tourist destination.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from KREMASTI discharges into the Aegean Sea, which is part of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters near Rhodes are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna. As a tourist destination, maintaining high water quality is critical for both environmental health and local economy.
Frequently asked questions
KREMASTI is located in the suburb of Kremasti, part of the city of Rodos (Rhodes) on the island of Rhodes, Greece. The plant serves the local population and is situated within 50 km of the Aegean Sea coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KREMASTI is discharged into the Aegean Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine water quality.
KREMASTI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 12,000 people in coastal areas like Rhodes are required to provide at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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