With the proposed act the Municipality of Ierapetra, through the E.R. "Crete" 2014-2020 and Priority Axis 2, which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will implement all the urban waste water management stages of the wider area of Makry Gialos (collection, transport, treatment, disposal). The project as an infrastructure for the collection and treatment of waste water from a coastal tourist area ensures the good quality of bathing water and groundwater, contributing to the protection of marine and land flora and fauna. The project complies with the directives and regulations regarding the fulfilment of the European acquis and the Water Basin Management Plan of the Water Department of Crete.