Overview
CARGESE wastewater treatment plant serves Cargèse, Corse, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,200 and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The CARGESE wastewater treatment plant is located in Cargèse, a commune on the west coast of Corsica, France. It serves a population of 4,200 and is situated in the Corse-du-Sud department. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, which is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and coastal tourism. 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. The designed capacity is 10,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 749.27 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current loads. The plant operates under French national regulations that implement the EU directive, with permits issued by the local water agency. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The coastal waters near Cargèse support seagrass meadows and diverse marine habitats. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic matter and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality for recreational use and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The CARGESE wastewater treatment plant is located in Cargèse, a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of Corsica, France. It serves the local population and is situated near the west coast of the island.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,200 people, which classifies it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast. The secondary treatment process removes organic matter and solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. French national regulations implement this directive, with permits issued by the local water agency.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under EU and French regulations. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
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