Overview
LEVADIA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 people in the Levadeon municipality, Central Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection of local water bodies.
The LEVADIA wastewater treatment plant is located in the Levadeon municipality, within the Boeotia regional unit of Central Greece. It serves a population of about 25,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the town of Levadia, in a region known for its agricultural and historical significance. As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Greece has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to meet the required treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Euboea via the Kifisos River. This river is a key watercourse in Boeotia, supporting agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems. The treatment plant plays a vital role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding water quality in the region, which is important for both ecological health and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The LEVADIA plant discharges into the Kifisos River basin, which flows through the Boeotian plain and empties into the Gulf of Euboea, a semi-enclosed sea connected to the Aegean. The river supports agricultural irrigation and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream coastal waters from eutrophication and maintaining the ecological balance of the gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The LEVADIA plant is located in the Levadeon municipality, Boeotia regional unit, Central Greece, near the town of Levadia.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kifisos River basin, which flows through Boeotia and eventually reaches the Gulf of Euboea.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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