Overview
SPARTI wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Sparti in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It treats wastewater for approximately 22,000 residents, supporting local environmental protection.
The SPARTI wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Sparti, within the Peloponnese region of Greece. It serves a population of approximately 22,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Greek and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the city of Sparti, an area with historical and ecological significance. As a facility operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards for its population tier. The directive mandates that agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000 must have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its service area. The treated effluent from the SPARTI plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Evrotas River and then into the Laconian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The Evrotas River valley is an ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Evrotas River and the downstream marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The SPARTI plant discharges into the Evrotas River basin, which flows into the Laconian Gulf in the Ionian Sea. The Evrotas River is a key water resource for the region, supporting irrigation and biodiversity. The downstream Laconian Gulf hosts important marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect these ecosystems from nutrient overload.
Frequently asked questions
The SPARTI plant is located in the municipality of Sparti, in the Peloponnese region of Greece, near the city of Sparti.
The plant serves approximately 22,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Evrotas River and eventually reaches the Laconian Gulf in the Ionian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size, with potential tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For a population of 22,000, Greek plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Evrotas River and the Ionian Sea.
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