Overview
Airbase Botwood 1 is a secondary treatment plant in Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving 434 people. It discharges 195.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily near the coast.
Airbase Botwood 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves a small population of 434 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller communities in the province. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a daily discharge volume of 195.00 cubic meters, it meets the regulatory requirements set by the Canadian federal and provincial governments, which mandate secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine environments. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal location means the plant's discharge must comply with strict environmental standards to safeguard the sensitive marine ecosystem, including fisheries and wildlife habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Botwood, a coastal community in Newfoundland. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
Airbase Botwood 1 is located in Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a small community of 434 residents in the Botwood area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 195.00 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the Canadian federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which require secondary treatment or equivalent for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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