Overview
Baie Verte wastewater system is a secondary treatment plant serving 236 people in Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast.
The Baie Verte wastewater system serves the community of Baie Verte, located on the Baie Verte Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This small-scale facility provides secondary treatment for a population of 236 residents, supporting the local municipal infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the Canadian federal wastewater regulations under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which require secondary treatment or equivalent for most systems. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 106 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small service area. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, as it is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, supporting marine ecosystems and local fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Baie Verte Peninsula, part of the Atlantic Ocean drainage basin. The nearby marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. As a coastal discharge, the plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in the sensitive nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Water Street in Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the Baie Verte Peninsula.
The plant serves a population of 236 residents in the community of Baie Verte.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, near the Baie Verte Peninsula.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality, including secondary treatment requirements.
Small communities in Canada often use secondary treatment systems like the Baie Verte plant, which meet WSER standards and are designed to protect local water bodies.
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