Overview
Agassiz Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the community of Agassiz in Kent, British Columbia, Canada. This operational plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,227.
The Agassiz Wastewater Treatment Facility is located on Tranmer Road in Agassiz, within the Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. It serves a population of about 2,227 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the British Columbia Municipal Wastewater Regulation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fraser River system. The Fraser River is one of Canada's most significant waterways, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for salmon species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The Agassiz Wastewater Treatment Facility discharges into the Fraser River watershed, a major river system in British Columbia that flows into the Strait of Georgia and the Pacific Ocean. The Fraser River supports a rich ecosystem, including salmon runs and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for the health of downstream habitats and the broader marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Tranmer Road in Agassiz, within the Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 2,227 residents in the community of Agassiz and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Fraser River system, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Small communities in Canada often use secondary treatment or advanced technologies such as lagoons or membrane bioreactors to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive watersheds like the Fraser River.
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