Overview
Albert Wheeler s is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving approximately 100 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast.
Albert Wheeler s is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Main Street in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility serves a small population of around 100 residents and operates under secondary treatment, which is typical for small communities in the region. The plant's treatment process meets the secondary treatment standards required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment provides effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with environmental guidelines. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, as the plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the broader Newfoundland and Labrador coastal ecosystem, which is important for fisheries and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports a variety of marine species, including fish and seabirds, and is part of a productive marine ecosystem. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the local marine environment from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Albert Wheeler s is located on Main Street in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 100 residents in the Summerford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters near Summerford, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Canada under federal and provincial regulations.
The plant operates under the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which require secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities discharging into sensitive environments.
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