Overview
SAINT FLORENT wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Florent, Corsica, France. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and serves a population of approximately 6,500.
The SAINT FLORENT wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Florent, a commune in the Haute-Corse department of Corsica, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,543 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a French facility, the plant operates under national regulations transposing the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges and more stringent treatment for sensitive areas. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal location and proximity to the Gulf of Saint-Florent, which supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Gulf of Saint-Florent, a coastal inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. This area is ecologically significant as it supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. The watershed is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall, and the coastal zone is subject to tourism-related pressures. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Florent, a commune in the Haute-Corse department of Corsica, France. Its address is Déchèterie de Saint-Florent, Chemin de Faggiolo, Saint-Florent.
The plant serves approximately 6,543 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Saint-Florent and the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements if discharging into sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is typically required under the EU UWWTD, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, in which case more stringent treatment may be needed.
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