Overview
The SERRES wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Serres in Central Macedonia, Greece, with a population equivalent of 75,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomeration
The SERRES wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Serres, in the region of Central Macedonia, Greece. It serves a population equivalent of 75,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Aegean Sea. As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 15,000. For larger agglomerations in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. The plant is located in the Strymonas River basin, which flows into the Strymonian Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are minimized, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The SERRES plant discharges into the Strymonas River basin, which flows into the Strymonian Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and is used for fishing and recreation. Effective treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The SERRES plant is located in the municipality of Serres, in the region of Central Macedonia, Greece. Its address is near Skoutari, on the road from Serres to Nigrita.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 75,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Strymonas River basin, which flows into the Strymonian Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The plant is located inland, about 50 km from the coast.
As a Greek facility, the SERRES plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 PE are required to provide at least secondary treatment. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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