Overview
L Ile Rousse wastewater treatment plant serves L'Île-Rousse, Corse, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 21,307. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
L Ile Rousse is a wastewater treatment plant located in L'Île-Rousse, on the island of Corsica, France. It serves a population equivalent of 21,307, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. France implements this directive through national legislation, with permits issued by local authorities. The plant's location in Corsica, a Mediterranean island, means it must meet stringent standards to protect coastal waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). Corsica's coastal ecosystems include seagrass meadows and coral habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant plays a key role in preserving water quality in the region, supporting tourism and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in L'Île-Rousse on the northwest coast of Corsica, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body is likely the Mediterranean, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass beds and fish populations. The area is ecologically sensitive due to tourism and coastal development, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and protecting bathing waters.
Frequently asked questions
L Ile Rousse wastewater treatment plant is located in L'Île-Rousse, in the Corse region of France, on the northwest coast of Corsica.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,307, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its coastal location, the treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, subject to French and EU discharge standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine environments.
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