Overview
The Xylokastro wastewater treatment plant serves the municipal unit of Xylokastro in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It treats wastewater for approximately 15,000 residents, operating under EU regulatory standards.
The Xylokastro wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Xylokastro, part of the municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. EU regulations mandate compliance with secondary treatment standards for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Corinth, a part of the Ionian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Gulf of Corinth from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The Xylokastro plant discharges into the Gulf of Corinth, a deep embayment of the Ionian Sea. The Gulf supports rich marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Xylokastro wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipal unit of Xylokastro, within the municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini, in the Peloponnese region of Greece.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Corinth, a part of the Ionian Sea.
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 requires more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect coastal waters like the Gulf of Corinth.
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