Overview
LINGUIZZETTA wastewater treatment plant in Linguizzetta, Corse, France, serves about 2,812 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 501.66 m³/day and is located near the coast.
The LINGUIZZETTA wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Linguizzetta on the eastern coast of Corsica, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,812 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small coastal communities in the region. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. With a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 501.66 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under French regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, secondary treatment is required for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The coastal environment of eastern Corsica includes seagrass meadows and supports diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the surrounding marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea along the eastern coast of Corsica. This coastal area features seagrass meadows that provide critical habitat for fish and invertebrates. The local watershed drains from the Corsican mountains to the sea, and the discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, making nutrient and pathogen removal important for protecting marine water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The LINGUIZZETTA plant is located at Marines de Bravone in Linguizzetta, Haute-Corse, Corsica, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,812 people in the Linguizzetta area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall, after secondary treatment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
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