Pollution control in the catchment basin of the River Evrotas, Greece

Within the framework of pollution control in the catchment basin of Evrotas river, the various point and non-point pollution sources were registered, the quality of surface and marine water was monitored and the components leading to environmental degradation were identified. The above field information were critically analysed, the interrelations between cause and effect were determined, alternative solutions were studied and accordingly an integrated management plan for pollution control was formulated. The plan comprised actions for the control of point and non-point pollution sources, improvement of surface water quality, prevention of degradation caused by anthropogenic activities and in addition proposed new institutional bodies for its implementation.