Overview
Barker St Treatment Facility serves Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 32,730 residents. The plant is operational and discharges into the Saint John River system.
Barker St Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 32,730, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Saint John River watershed, which is the largest river system in New Brunswick. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER). These regulations require secondary treatment or equivalent for plants of this scale to protect receiving waters. It is expected to meet the national effluent quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Saint John River, which flows southward to the Bay of Fundy. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for Atlantic salmon and other species. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The Barker St Treatment Facility discharges into the Saint John River, which drains into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tides and rich biodiversity. The river supports fish species such as Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and the estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Barker St Treatment Facility is located on Barker Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, in the South Devon area near the Saint John River.
The plant serves approximately 32,730 residents in the Fredericton area, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Saint John River, which flows southward to the Bay of Fundy. The plant must meet Canadian effluent quality standards to protect the river ecosystem.
As a Canadian plant, it operates under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provincial environmental laws, which mandate treatment standards to protect receiving waters.
Under Canadian regulations, plants serving populations over 10,000 are generally required to achieve secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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