Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Plant, Prince George, British Columbia - Secondary Treatment Facility

Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, serving a small community of 1,501 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines for wastewater systems. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and meets the national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 782.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fraser River system. The Fraser River is a major salmon-bearing river that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in the Fraser Basin.

The plant discharges into the Fraser River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life including several salmon species. The Fraser River flows into the Strait of Georgia, a biologically productive marine environment. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for fisheries and ecosystem health.