Overview
THIVA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Thiva in Central Greece, treating wastewater from approximately 21,000 residents. The plant operates under Greece's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The THIVA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Thiva (Thebes), within the Boeotia regional unit of Central Greece. Serving a population of around 21,000, the plant is a key component of the region's sanitation infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the historic city of Thebes and surrounding areas. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Evia via the Asopos River or other smaller streams. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species and are important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The THIVA plant discharges into the broader drainage basin of the Asopos River, which flows into the South Euboean Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports marine habitats and is used for fishing and recreation. The watershed includes agricultural lands and natural areas, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect biodiversity in the gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The THIVA plant is located in the municipality of Thiva (Thebes), in the Boeotia regional unit of Central Greece.
The plant serves approximately 21,000 residents in the Thiva area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which drains into the Asopos River and eventually into the South Euboean Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility, the THIVA plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 require secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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