Overview
BAtiment Technique Ville de Senneterre is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Senneterre, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,158 under provincial and federal regulations.
BAtiment Technique Ville de Senneterre is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Senneterre, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,158 residents in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, operating as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. As a small-scale plant in Quebec, it is subject to provincial environmental regulations under the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC), which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Treatment processes for communities of this size typically involve primary or secondary treatment, depending on the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Bell River system, part of the larger Nottaway River basin flowing into James Bay. This remote boreal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory waterfowl and fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Bell River watershed, which flows into the Nottaway River and ultimately reaches James Bay, a southern extension of Hudson Bay. This boreal ecosystem supports cold-water fish species such as brook trout and lake sturgeon, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's sensitive aquatic environment requires effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Chemin de la Traverse in Senneterre, Quebec, Canada, within the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The plant serves a population of 3,158 residents in the city of Senneterre and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Bell River, part of the Nottaway River basin, ultimately reaching James Bay.
As a Quebec municipal plant, it operates under the provincial Regulation respecting municipal wastewater treatment works (Q-2, r. 34) and the federal Fisheries Act, which set effluent quality standards.
For small communities in Canada, treatment often includes primary or secondary processes such as aerated lagoons or activated sludge, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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