Overview
Lixouri wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Paliki in Kefalonia, Greece, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 7,042.
The Lixouri wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Paliki on the island of Kefalonia, Greece, within the Ionian Islands region. It serves a population equivalent of 7,042, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this coastal community. 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 (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent) discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a sensitive marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. The surrounding watershed includes the island's karstic terrain, which influences groundwater and surface water dynamics.
Environmental context
The Lixouri plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a deep marine basin that connects to the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and is a habitat for marine species such as sea turtles and dolphins. The local watershed on Kefalonia is characterized by limestone geology, which can lead to rapid infiltration and groundwater interactions.
Frequently asked questions
The Lixouri wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Paliki on the island of Kefalonia, in the Ionian Islands region of Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,042 people, covering the community of Lixouri and surrounding areas in Paliki.
The treated wastewater from the Lixouri plant is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge is regulated under Greek and EU environmental standards.
As a Greek wastewater facility, the Lixouri plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of 7,042 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in Greece, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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