Overview
The Mykonos wastewater treatment plant serves the island's main town and nearby areas, treating wastewater from a population equivalent of 26,000. It is located near Agios Ioannis Diakoftis on the southern coast of Mykonos, Greece.
The Mykonos wastewater treatment plant is a key infrastructure asset for the island of Mykonos, located in the South Aegean region of Greece. Serving a population equivalent of 26,000, the plant handles wastewater from the main town and surrounding settlements, including the area of Agios Ioannis Diakoftis. As a coastal facility on a popular tourist island, the plant plays a critical role in protecting the marine environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Greece classifies agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent as requiring secondary treatment, with more stringent tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Given Mykonos's coastal location and high seasonal tourist load, the plant is expected to meet advanced treatment standards to safeguard the surrounding waters. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit) suggests a moderate-scale facility. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes small seasonal streams that drain into the coastal zone. Downstream, the Aegean Sea supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's ecological and economic value, including tourism and fishing.
Environmental context
The Mykonos wastewater treatment plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Mediterranean Sea. The local coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass habitats and diverse marine species. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to algal blooms and degrade water quality, impacting tourism and fisheries. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining the health of this marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Ormos Agiou Ioannou - Glyfadi, near Agios Ioannis Diakoftis, on the southern coast of Mykonos island, Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,000, covering the main town of Mykonos and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed marine basin. The discharge point is along the southern coast of Mykonos.
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 10,000 PE and more stringent treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For a coastal agglomeration of this size in Greece, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet EU standards and protect the marine environment from eutrophication.
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