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Wastewater management in Greece: experience and lessons for developing countries.

K P Tsagarakis¹, D D Mara, A N Angelakis

¹National Foundation for Agricultural Research, Reg Found for Agr Res of Crete, Iraklio, Greece.

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research

|November 10, 2001

Summary

Selecting appropriate wastewater treatment technologies requires careful consideration of the local social, political, and economic context. This study analyzes Greece's municipal wastewater treatment sector, identifying policy challenges and offering recommendations for effective sanitation projects.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Public Policy

Background:

Established wastewater treatment technologies offer high purification levels.
Selecting the most suitable technology depends heavily on socio-political and economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the development of municipal wastewater treatment in Greece.
To identify deficiencies and problems in wastewater management policies.
To provide recommendations for improving wastewater management and sanitation projects.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of wastewater management in Greece.
Examination of economic development and pollution control measures.
Review of key issues in wastewater treatment policies.

Main Results:

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Greece's municipal wastewater treatment sector faces specific challenges.
Policy implementation has encountered deficiencies.
Lessons learned are applicable to developing countries.

Conclusions:

Effective wastewater management requires tailored technological selection.
Policy development and implementation need continuous evaluation.
The study offers valuable insights for international sanitation initiatives.