RETHYMNO, Rethymno | Greece Wastewater

Overview

RETHYMNO wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Rethymno on the island of Crete, Greece. It treats wastewater from approximately 56,000 people and is located near the coast.

The RETHYMNO wastewater treatment plant is located in the area of Violi Charaki, within the municipality of Rethymno, on the island of Crete, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 56,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. 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 plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Sea of Crete, part of the broader Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes seasonal streams that drain the northern slopes of Crete's mountainous interior, supporting coastal ecosystems and marine habitats.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Sea of Crete, a part of the Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Rethymno support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The local watershed consists of small, seasonal rivers that drain the Cretan mountains, and the plant plays a key role in protecting these coastal ecosystems from nutrient pollution.

Frequently asked questions

The RETHYMNO wastewater treatment plant is located in Violi Charaki, within the municipality of Rethymno, on the island of Crete, Greece.

The plant serves approximately 56,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent is likely discharged into the Sea of Crete, part 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 over 15,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is the minimum standard.