Overview
PARGA wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Parga in Epirus, Greece, with a population equivalent of 10,844. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The PARGA wastewater treatment plant is located in Parga, a coastal town in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece. The facility serves a population equivalent of 10,844, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU classification. Parga is a popular tourist destination on the Ionian Sea, which influences seasonal wastewater loads. As a Greek plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, PARGA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for discharges into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from PARGA is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a key marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and important for regional fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters of the Epirus region from untreated sewage, particularly during the peak tourist season when population loads increase significantly.
Environmental context
PARGA discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a deep marine basin connected to the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Parga support seagrass meadows and are important for marine biodiversity, including sea turtles and migratory fish. The plant's operation helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone, which is vital for local tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The PARGA wastewater treatment plant is located in Parga, a coastal town in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece, near the Ionian Sea.
The PARGA plant serves a population equivalent of 10,844, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
PARGA discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment. The discharge is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to protect water quality.
As a Greek wastewater treatment plant, PARGA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. Plants discharging into coastal waters may need additional treatment if the area is designated as sensitive.
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