Overview
Sitia Crete wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,000 people in Sitia, Crete, Greece. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Sitia Crete wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Sitia, on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece. It serves a population of around 15,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Region of Crete, an area known for its tourism and agricultural activities. As a Greek wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive requires appropriate treatment to protect the sensitive marine environment of the Mediterranean Sea. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Cretan Sea, part of the broader Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean. This region supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to minimize nutrient loading and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Cretan Sea, which flows into the Aegean Sea and then the Mediterranean Sea. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and important fish spawning grounds. The coastal zone near Sitia is ecologically sensitive, with tourism and fisheries relying on clean water. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects marine biodiversity in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The Sitia Crete wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Sitia, on the island of Crete, Greece. It serves the local community of approximately 15,000 residents.
The treated wastewater from the Sitia Crete plant is discharged into the coastal waters of the Cretan Sea, which is part of the Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant primarily protects the coastal marine environment of the Cretan Sea. While no specific river is named, the treatment helps safeguard the broader Mediterranean coastal ecosystem from pollution.
As a Greek facility serving about 15,000 people, the Sitia Crete plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters, to protect the sensitive Mediterranean environment.
For agglomerations of 15,000 population equivalent in Greece, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coastal zone.
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