Overview
The Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission Treatment Plant serves Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 169,628 people. It is an operational facility under Canadian provincial and federal regulations.
The Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission Treatment Plant is a major municipal wastewater facility located in Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada. It serves a population of around 169,628, making it a large-scale treatment plant within the region. The plant is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed by the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, which coordinates treatment services for multiple communities in the Edmonton metropolitan area. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. In Canada, wastewater treatment is governed by the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate minimum secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities of this scale. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively treating wastewater to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the North Saskatchewan River watershed, which flows through Edmonton and ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg via the Saskatchewan River system. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for communities downstream. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Saskatchewan River, a major tributary of the Saskatchewan River system that flows into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including walleye and northern pike, and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loading and protect the aquatic ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Township Road 540 in Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, within the Edmonton metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 169,628 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Canadian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the North Saskatchewan River, which flows into the Saskatchewan River system and ultimately reaches Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which require secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities serving over 100,000 people to protect fish habitat and water quality.
For a large agglomeration of this size, Canadian regulations mandate at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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