We are delighted to launch a new series highlighting the innovative pilot projects of SHARE.MED Water across the Mediterranean. Our first feature takes us to Lozzi, an isolated mountain village in Corsica, France, located 1,050 meters above sea level.
A Village Facing Unique Water Challenges
Lozzi is a small rural community surrounded by the protected Natura 2000 site “Niolu & Monte Cinto”. Despite its natural beauty, the village experiences ongoing environmental and infrastructure pressures, including:
- Limited sewer network coverage
- Absence of a wastewater treatment facility
- High seasonal population variations
- Vulnerability of nearby sensitive ecosystems
These challenges make sustainable water management essential for the community’s resilience and environmental conservation.
Our Solution: A Modular Wastewater Treatment Plant
To address these issues, the SHARE.MED Water project is introducing a containerized, modular wastewater treatment plant specifically designed for remote and rural areas. This flexible solution offers multiple advantages:
- Production of Class A treated water
- Irrigation capacity for approximately 1 hectare of cultivated land
- Full coverage of the area’s existing agricultural water needs (~3,000 m³/year)
- Minimal civil engineering work required
- Simple modular expansion for future demand
This compact and scalable system demonstrates how rural communities can adopt modern, environmentally responsible wastewater treatment options even in challenging locations.
Expected Environmental and Community Impact
The pilot in Lozzi is set to deliver several long-term benefits:
🌿 Environmental Protection
- Elimination of untreated wastewater discharges
- Significant reduction in organic and bacteriological pollutants
- Enhanced safeguarding of the Natura 2000 “Niolu & Monte Cinto” ecosystem
💧 Water Resource Efficiency
- Reduced pressure on drinking water supplies during peak summer months
- Reliable, high-quality water for local agriculture
🌱 Rural Sustainability
- Secured irrigation for food production
- A scalable and replicable model for rural Mediterranean communities
