Overview
CASTELLARE DI CASINCA wastewater treatment plant serves Penta-di-Casinca, Corsica, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population of approximately 10,000.
The CASTELLARE DI CASINCA wastewater treatment plant is located in Penta-di-Casinca, on the island of Corsica, France. It serves a population of around 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a moderate scale. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment for the sensitive coastal environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean. Corsica's watersheds are characterized by steep terrain and short rivers, making treatment crucial to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's biodiversity and supporting tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. Corsica's coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The region's steep terrain and seasonal rainfall can lead to rapid runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Penta-di-Casinca, on the island of Corsica, France, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations over 10,000 people.
For coastal plants of this scale, secondary treatment is required under the EU UWWTD. French plants often use activated sludge or biological filtration to meet strict effluent standards.
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