Overview
The NAOUSSA PAROS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Naoussa on Paros Island, Greece, with a population equivalent of 9,900. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under EU regulatory standards.
The NAOUSSA PAROS wastewater treatment plant is located in Naoussa, a coastal town on the island of Paros in the South Aegean region of Greece. The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,900, reflecting the needs of the local community and seasonal tourist influx. As part of Greece's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in protecting the island's marine environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. For plants serving sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The NAOUSSA PAROS plant, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), is expected to meet these standards to ensure adequate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The NAOUSSA PAROS plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, which is part of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass habitats (Posidonia oceanica) that are crucial for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to algal blooms and habitat degradation, making effective treatment vital for preserving water quality and the health of downstream marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The NAOUSSA PAROS plant is located in Naoussa, a town on the island of Paros in the South Aegean region of Greece. Its address is Kolympithres, Naoussa, Paros.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,900, which includes permanent residents and seasonal visitors to the coastal town of Naoussa.
The treated wastewater from the NAOUSSA PAROS plant is discharged into the Aegean Sea, a coastal marine environment. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge is regulated to protect water quality.
As a Greek wastewater treatment plant, NAOUSSA PAROS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations of 9,900 PE, secondary treatment is required, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
In Greece, plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) as mandated by the EU UWWTD. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication in the Aegean Sea.
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