Overview
BONIFACIO nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant in Bonifacio, Corsica, France, serving approximately 10,900 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BONIFACIO nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bonifacio, on the island of Corsica, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,900, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a facility in a coastal Mediterranean region, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality and marine ecosystems. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. Corsica's coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's biodiversity and tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Bonifacio, a coastal town on the southern tip of Corsica. The receiving waters are part of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which supports diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its clear waters and rich biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BONIFACIO nouvelle is located in Bonifacio, on the island of Corsica, France. The address is Quai Sott à Portigliola, Pian Di Capello, Bonifacio, Corse-du-Sud.
The plant serves approximately 10,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall, given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
As a French plant, BONIFACIO nouvelle operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, such as this one, secondary treatment is also standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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