Overview
Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant Lagoon and Collection System serves Wellington North, Ontario, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 2,974 residents. The facility is operational and plays a key role in local water management.
The Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant Lagoon and Collection System is a municipal facility located in Arthur, part of Wellington North, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of about 2,974 people, reflecting a small community scale typical of rural Ontario. The plant is operational and uses a lagoon-based treatment system, which is common for smaller agglomerations in the region. Under Ontario's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants are governed by the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, with permits issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For lagoon systems, treatment typically involves stabilization ponds that provide natural biological treatment through aeration and settling, meeting provincial effluent standards. The plant's capacity and detailed process information are managed by local authorities to ensure compliance. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Grand River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Grand River and Lake Erie ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Grand River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, the fourth-largest of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive, supporting a rich fishery and providing drinking water for millions. The Grand River basin is a mix of urban and agricultural land uses, making nutrient management critical to prevent algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 160 Preston Street, Arthur, in Wellington North, Ontario, Canada.
The facility serves approximately 2,974 residents in the community of Arthur and surrounding areas.
The plant uses a lagoon system, which involves stabilization ponds that provide natural biological treatment through settling and aeration processes.
The plant operates under Ontario's Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, with permits from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Grand River watershed, which drains into Lake Erie.
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