Overview
Aquatera Grande Prairie Wastewater Facility serves approximately 26,749 residents in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The operational plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
Aquatera Grande Prairie Wastewater Facility is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. It serves a population of about 26,749, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Canadian municipal systems. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local community's sanitation needs. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with the regulatory framework for municipal wastewater in Alberta. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Peace River system and then into the Mackenzie River basin, flowing to the Arctic Ocean. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region that supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a major northern ecosystem.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the Peace River watershed, which flows into the Mackenzie River system and eventually reaches the Arctic Ocean. This downstream water body chain supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making the plant's effluent quality important for maintaining ecological health in a sensitive northern environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Outter Waxwing in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, with coordinates 55.128 N, 118.797 W.
The plant serves approximately 26,749 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Peace River system and ultimately the Mackenzie River basin, reaching the Arctic Ocean.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Alberta provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which set standards for effluent quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet regulatory standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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