Berwyn Wastewater Lagoons - Secondary Treatment Plant in Alberta, Canada

Berwyn Wastewater Lagoons is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 289 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for rural communities in the province. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to break down organic matter before discharge. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard required under Canadian federal regulations for wastewater systems serving communities of this size. The plant's annual discharge volume of 162.00 megaliters reflects its small service population. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Peace River system. The Peace River flows northeast through Alberta and into British Columbia, eventually reaching the Mackenzie River and the Arctic Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river basin.

The plant discharges into the Peace River watershed, a major tributary of the Mackenzie River system that drains into the Arctic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and helps maintain water quality in this sensitive northern ecosystem.