Aylesford Sewage Treatment Plant - Secondary Treatment in Nova Scotia

The Aylesford Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Serving a small population of 416 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet provincial and federal environmental standards for wastewater discharge in the region. The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. As a secondary treatment facility, it reduces organic matter and suspended solids to levels that protect aquatic life. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 186.80 cubic meters per day, reflecting the scale of the small community it serves. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Bay of Fundy via the Annapolis River system. The Bay of Fundy is an ecologically significant estuary known for its high tidal range and diverse marine habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.

The plant discharges into the Annapolis River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant estuary with extreme tidal ranges and rich biodiversity. The Bay of Fundy supports critical habitats for fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.