Overview
Mytilini wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Mytilini on Lesvos island, Greece. It treats wastewater from approximately 35,500 people and discharges into the Aegean Sea.
The Mytilini wastewater treatment plant is located in the Kara Tepe area of Mytilini, the capital of Lesvos island in the North Aegean region of Greece. Serving a population of around 35,500, the plant is a key component of the island's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the urban area. 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. The plant's operational status and permit information are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent is discharged into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The plant helps protect coastal waters and bathing beaches around Mytilini, supporting tourism and local fisheries. The surrounding watershed drains the island's eastern slopes into the sea, with the plant playing a vital role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, a marginal sea of the Mediterranean that supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The coastal waters near Mytilini are used for recreation and fishing, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical. The plant's location on an island with limited freshwater resources underscores its importance in preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the surrounding marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Kara Tepe area of Mytilini, on the island of Lesvos in the North Aegean region of Greece.
The plant serves approximately 35,500 people, covering the urban population of Mytilini.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Aegean Sea, which receives the plant's outflow after treatment.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 15,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others need secondary treatment. Greek coastal plants often include nutrient removal to protect the Aegean Sea.
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