Bashaw Wastewater Lagoon - Secondary Treatment Facility in Village of Donalda, Alberta

Bashaw Wastewater Lagoon is a municipal treatment facility located on Highway 53 in the Village of Donalda, within Camrose County, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 254 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility in Alberta, the plant operates under provincial environmental regulations that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment is typical for communities of this size, ensuring that the discharged water meets basic environmental protection requirements. The plant's daily discharge volume of 114.00 cubic meters indicates its modest capacity. The treated effluent from Bashaw Wastewater Lagoon is released into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Battle River basin. This river system flows through central Alberta and eventually drains into the North Saskatchewan River, a major tributary of the Saskatchewan River system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this prairie region.

The plant discharges into the Battle River watershed, which flows through agricultural and natural areas in central Alberta. The Battle River eventually joins the North Saskatchewan River, a key waterway that supports diverse fish species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local wildlife.