Overview
Nafpaktos wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,000 people in the city of Nafpaktos, Greece. It is located in the Region of Western Greece, near the Gulf of Corinth.
The Nafpaktos wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Nafpaktos in the Region of Western Greece, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Greek plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The facility is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Gulf of Corinth, a significant marine environment. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, which connects to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The Gulf of Corinth supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal waters from nutrient pollution and safeguards local aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, a deep semi-enclosed basin connected to the Ionian Sea. The Gulf supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coralligenous communities, and is a migratory corridor for sea turtles and cetaceans. Protecting water quality in this area is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The Nafpaktos wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Nafpaktos, in the Region of Western Greece, Greece. It serves the municipal area of Nafpaktos.
The plant serves approximately 21,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Corinth, which connects to the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The plant helps protect the coastal marine environment.
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 discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Greek plants often implement biological treatment to meet effluent standards.
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