Overview
The NAOUSSA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Naoussa in Central Macedonia, Greece, treating wastewater for approximately 24,500 residents. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The NAOUSSA wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Naoussa, within the region of Central Macedonia, Greece. It serves a population of approximately 24,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water management. 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. The directive ensures that the plant meets required standards for effluent quality before discharge. The plant's design capacity and operational status are consistent with regulatory expectations for its population tier. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the broader region.
Environmental context
The NAOUSSA plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Aliakmonas River, which empties into the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. This coastal gulf supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient loading that could otherwise lead to eutrophication in the gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The NAOUSSA plant is located in the city of Naoussa, in the region of Central Macedonia, Greece. Its address is in the Marina area of Naoussa.
The plant serves approximately 24,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Aliakmonas River, which ultimately reaches the Thermaic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
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 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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