Overview
TOLO wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Tolo in the Peloponnese region of Greece, with a population equivalent of 13,930. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TOLO wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Asini, near the coastal town of Tolo in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Serving a population equivalent of 13,930, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the broader Nafplio area. As a Greek wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent). The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Given the plant's coastal proximity, it likely adheres to additional nutrient removal standards to protect marine ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Argolic Gulf, a semi-enclosed embayment of the Aegean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fisheries, and is an important tourist destination. The plant plays a critical role in preventing untreated wastewater from impacting local beaches and the gulf's ecological health.
Environmental context
The TOLO plant discharges into the Argolic Gulf, which connects to the Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass habitats and marine biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect local beaches and tourism-dependent waters from pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The TOLO plant is located in the municipal unit of Asini, near the coastal town of Tolo in the Peloponnese region of Greece, approximately 10 km south of Nafplio.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,930, covering the Tolo area and surrounding communities in the Nafplio municipality.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Argolic Gulf, a coastal embayment of the Aegean Sea. The plant's discharge helps protect local beaches and marine ecosystems.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Tolo, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is often implemented to protect marine waters.
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