Greece referred to European Courts over sewage pollution

The EU is pressuring Greek officials to finally take drastic action over the sewage situation in eastern Attica. According to local reports, an estimated 150,000 cesspool tanks have been constructed and are polluting streams and other areas across this region.

As such a hefty fine was imposed on Greece eight years ago for the insufficient waste management facilities it operates in 23 settlements across the country. The situation improved in many areas but worsened in five districts near the Greek captial (namely: Artemida -Loutsa-, Rafina, Markopoulos, Koropi and Nea Makri).

As such, the Hellenic State was referred to the European Courts in 2013 and a 11.5 million euro fine, as well as a further 47,462 euros per day, were slapped on Greece to finally shape up and comply with EU legislation.