Regional Conference on Advancing Non Conventional Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean, 14-15 September 2011, Athens, Greece

1. Towards Water Management Efficiency
The Case of Athens International Airport
P. Karamanos
Environmental Services Department
Athens International Airport

2. Athens International Airport
17 sq. klms
2 runways
50 mil. Passengers
(2010: 15,4)

3. Environmental Services Department
Since 1996
ISO 14001 certification
15 specialists
Responsibilities
Environmental monitoring
Legal compliance
Information provision/reporting
Environmental initiatives

4. Environmental Aspects
Air quality and climate change
Noise
Waste management
Water management
Natural environment
Cultural heritage
Social initiatives

5. Current Streams & Uses of Water

6. Treated Wastewater for Irrigation
of Non-Public Areas

7. Current Streams & Uses of Water

8. The Challenge of Ground Water for Irrigation
Licensed process
Questionable quality of groundwater
Experimental project with Agricultural
University without promising results

9. The Challenge of Surface Water for Irrigation
Seasonality of supply & demand
Large ponding areas
Need for treatment
Conflict with airport operations

10. The Challenge of Treated Wastewater for
Irrigation of Public Areas
Complex regulatory framework
Technical changes
Costs

11. Expected Streams & Uses of Water