Beaverwood STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

Beaverwood STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,831 residents and is situated within T'Railway Provincial Park. As part of Canada's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing sewage from the Gander area. The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce pollutants before discharge. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely million liters per day) indicates the plant's scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gander River system. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational water quality.

The plant discharges into the Gander River watershed, which flows into Gander Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal region supports salmonid populations and migratory birds, making effluent quality critical for maintaining aquatic health and recreational uses.