Overview
68 Loggie St Waste Treatment is a secondary treatment plant in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, serving 445 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
68 Loggie St Waste Treatment is a municipal wastewater facility located at 77 Loggie Street in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 445 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is appropriate for its scale and coastal location. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian federal and provincial effluent quality standards. And it is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, placing it under additional environmental scrutiny for marine discharge. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life, including fish stocks and migratory species. The plant's operation helps protect the local marine environment from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. This area is part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence watershed, which supports important fisheries and marine habitats. The secondary treatment process reduces pollutants before discharge, helping to maintain water quality in the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 77 Loggie Street in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, Canada, within Guysborough County.
The plant serves a small community of 445 residents in Mulgrave and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian wastewater standards.
The plant operates under the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is required for most municipal plants to protect receiving waters.
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