Overview
Nea Kallikratia wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Agios Pavlos in Central Macedonia, Greece. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 16,700.
The Nea Kallikratia wastewater treatment plant is located in Agios Pavlos, within the municipality of Nea Propontida in the Chalkidiki region of Central Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population of 16,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. 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 discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the gulf's ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Thermaic Gulf, a semi-enclosed basin of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-driven economy make effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Agios Pavlos, within the municipality of Nea Propontida in the Chalkidiki region of Central Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves a population of 16,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
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 UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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