Overview
Barrington Sewer Treatment Facility is a secondary treatment plant in Brass Hill, Nova Scotia, serving 777 people. It discharges 378.50 megaliters of treated wastewater annually near the Atlantic coast.
Barrington Sewer Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 120 Bayside Drive in Brass Hill, within the Municipality of the District of Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 777 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant in Canada, it operates under federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Nova Scotia's Environment Act. For small communities like Brass Hill, secondary treatment is the standard to protect receiving waters. The plant's annual discharge volume of 378.50 megaliters reflects its scale and the seasonal demands of the coastal community. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via a marine outfall, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The receiving environment includes the coastal waters of Shelburne County, which support diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect local fisheries and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Nova Scotia, a region characterized by rocky shores, estuaries, and productive marine ecosystems. The local watershed drains through small coastal streams and wetlands before reaching the sea. The area supports commercial and recreational fisheries, including lobster and groundfish, and is part of the larger Scotian Shelf marine ecosystem. Effective secondary treatment helps minimize the impact of nutrient and pathogen loads on these sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 120 Bayside Drive in Brass Hill, within the Municipality of the District of Barrington, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The facility serves a population of 777 residents in the Brass Hill area of Barrington, Nova Scotia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via a marine outfall, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian standards for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Nova Scotia's Environment Act, which require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems and public health.
Nearby plants