Overview
PLOMARI wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Plomari on Lesbos, Greece. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,361, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
PLOMARI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Plomari, a coastal town on the island of Lesbos in the North Aegean region of Greece. The plant serves a population of about 4,361 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It operates under Greek national regulations which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per EU directives for coastal discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the Aegean Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters of Lesbos, which support tourism, fisheries, and marine biodiversity. Proper wastewater management helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters around Lesbos support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Effective treatment is essential to prevent algal blooms and maintain ecological balance in this important Mediterranean ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
PLOMARI is located in Plomari, a coastal town on the island of Lesbos in the North Aegean region of Greece.
The plant serves approximately 4,361 residents of Plomari and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Aegean Sea, which is the receiving water body for the plant.
As a Greek facility, PLOMARI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for coastal discharges from small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, Greek plants typically provide secondary treatment, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal waters like the Aegean Sea.
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