005 ncwrm 2011 karamanos_aia
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Towards Water Management EfficiencyTowards Water Management Efficiency
The Case of Athens International Airport The Case of Athens International Airport
P. KaramanosEnvironmental Services Department
Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport
� 17 sq. klms
� 2 runways
� 50 mil. Passengers
(2010: 15,4)
��Since Since 19961996
��ISO 14001 certificationISO 14001 certification
��15 specialists15 specialists
��ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
� Environmental monitoring
� Legal compliance
� Information provision/reporting
� Environmental initiatives
Environmental Services Department
Environmental Aspects
Air quality and climate change
Noise
Waste management
Water management
Natural environment
Cultural heritage
Social initiatives
Current Streams & Uses of Water
Treated Wastewater for Irrigation of Non-Public Areas
Current Streams & Uses of Water
�� Licensed processLicensed process
�� Questionable quality of groundwaterQuestionable quality of groundwater
�� Experimental project with Agricultural Experimental project with Agricultural University without promising resultsUniversity without promising results
The Challenge of Ground Water for Irrigation
�� Seasonality of supply & demandSeasonality of supply & demand
�� Large ponding areasLarge ponding areas
�� Need for treatmentNeed for treatment
�� Conflict with airport operationsConflict with airport operations
The Challenge of Surface Water for Irrigation
�� Complex regulatory frameworkComplex regulatory framework
�� Technical changesTechnical changes
�� CostsCosts
The Challenge of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation of Public Areas
Expected Streams & Uses of Water