Overview
PREVEZA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Preveza, Greece, with a population equivalent of 23,600. The plant is located near the coast of the Ionian Sea.
The PREVEZA wastewater treatment plant is situated in the Kalamitsi area of Preveza, in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece. It serves a population equivalent of 23,600, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Greek and EU regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale of operation. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. Given the plant's coastal location, it likely adheres to stringent effluent standards to protect marine water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a major water body that supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries in the region. The Epirus coastline is known for its ecological sensitivity, and proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the environmental health of the Ambracian Gulf and adjacent marine areas.
Environmental context
The PREVEZA plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, which receives drainage from the Epirus region's rivers and streams. The coastal waters near Preveza are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The Ambracian Gulf, a nearby semi-enclosed basin, is an important habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could lead to algal blooms and oxygen depletion in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The PREVEZA plant is located in the Kalamitsi area of Preveza, in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece, near the coast of the Ionian Sea.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,600, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, which is the primary receiving water body for the region.
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 discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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