Overview
Beleventure Outfall is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving a small population of 265. It discharges treated effluent into the local marine environment.
Beleventure Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Marine Drive in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small community of 265 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level for Canadian coastal communities under federal and provincial regulations. The plant's treatment process involves secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it is designed to meet the effluent quality standards set by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial guidelines for Newfoundland and Labrador. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 119.00 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the marine environment near the coast of the Burin Peninsula. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting local marine ecosystems. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to protect water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Burin Peninsula, which are part of the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The proximity to the coast means that effluent discharge must comply with strict environmental standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Beleventure Outfall is located on Marine Drive in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a small community of 265 residents in the Marystown area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal marine environment of the Burin Peninsula, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations for Newfoundland and Labrador, which set standards for effluent quality and coastal discharge.
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