Overview
The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Penticton, British Columbia serves approximately 20,268 people. It operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for wastewater treatment.
The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, serving a population of about 20,268. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the community. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the facility is subject to the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets national performance standards for effluent quality. Under this framework, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or equivalent. The regulatory context ensures that appropriate treatment standards are applied. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Okanagan River system and then to the Columbia River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and ecological values in the Okanagan Valley.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Okanagan River system, which flows south into the Columbia River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Okanagan Valley watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting species such as salmon and trout, and is a vital resource for agriculture and recreation. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, at 440 Duncan Avenue West.
The plant serves approximately 20,268 people in the Penticton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Okanagan River system, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets national performance standards for wastewater treatment across Canada.
Under Canadian regulations, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or equivalent to protect receiving water quality.
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