Overview
PEFKOCHORI wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,904 people in the Kassandra municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PEFKOCHORI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Panorama area of Agia Paraskevi, within the municipal unit of Pallini, Kassandra, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,904, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Greek facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility scaled to handle the seasonal population fluctuations typical of tourist areas in Chalkidiki. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Aegean Sea via local streams and groundwater. The receiving environment includes the Toroneos Gulf, a semi-enclosed marine area that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and coastal ecosystems in this popular Mediterranean destination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Toroneos Gulf of the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. This coastal environment supports seagrass meadows and is a spawning ground for commercial fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication, making advanced treatment important for preserving marine biodiversity and tourism value.
Frequently asked questions
PEFKOCHORI WWTP is located in the Panorama area of Agia Paraskevi, within the municipal unit of Pallini, Kassandra, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves approximately 13,904 people, which classifies it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent from PEFKOCHORI is discharged into the Toroneos Gulf of the Aegean Sea, likely via local streams or direct outfall.
As a Greek plant, PEFKOCHORI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For medium agglomerations in Greece, secondary treatment (biological treatment with settling) is standard. In sensitive coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine ecosystems.
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