Overview
Campo dell Oro wastewater treatment plant serves Pietrosella, Corse, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 31,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Campo dell Oro is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pietrosella, on the island of Corsica, France. It serves a population equivalent of 31,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea, and plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment. As a French facility, Campo dell Oro operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For plants in sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads and prevent eutrophication. It must meet the directive's standards for discharge into coastal waters. The treated effluent from Campo dell Oro likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses or directly, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving water body supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to minimize nutrient and pathogen inputs, preserving water quality for recreational use and protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
Campo dell Oro discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding coastal waters support seagrass meadows and diverse marine fauna, including protected species. The plant's location on the island of Corsica, a biodiversity hotspot, underscores the need for advanced treatment to prevent eutrophication and safeguard the local marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Campo dell Oro is located in Pietrosella, on the island of Corsica, France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 31,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local watercourses or directly, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For medium-sized agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for nutrient removal in sensitive zones like coastal areas to prevent eutrophication.
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