Overview
BELGODERE Lozari is a secondary treatment plant in Belgodère, Corsica, serving about 3,594 people. It discharges 641 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
BELGODERE Lozari is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at Pointe de Lozari in Belgodère, on the island of Corsica, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,594 and is situated in the Haute-Corse department, near the town of Calvi. As a coastal facility, it plays a key role in protecting the marine environment of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 641.16 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations typical of tourist areas in Corsica. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters near Lozari Point, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the surrounding coastal zone, which is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the shoreline and potential impacts on bathing waters and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Lozari Point, Corsica. The receiving environment includes nearshore marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The area is also used for recreation and tourism, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
BELGODERE Lozari is located at Pointe de Lozari in Belgodère, Haute-Corse, on the island of Corsica, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,594 people, typical of a small coastal agglomeration in Corsica.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near Lozari Point, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, transposed into French law, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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