Overview
Bob s Lake Sewage Lagoon in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 638. The plant discharges 286.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Bob s Lake Sewage Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. It serves a small community of 638 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a rural or suburban area. The plant is situated in the Cochrane District of Northeastern Ontario. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that significantly reduces organic matter and suspended solids. Under Canadian regulations, secondary treatment is typical for smaller communities, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial water quality standards. The plant discharges an average of 286.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into a local watercourse, ultimately contributing to the drainage basin of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and ecological purposes. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Great Lakes basin, specifically Lake Huron via the Mattagami River system. This watershed supports coldwater fisheries and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes wetlands and boreal forest. Protecting water quality here is crucial for maintaining habitat for species such as lake trout and walleye.
Frequently asked questions
Bob s Lake Sewage Lagoon is located in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, specifically in the Porcupine area of the Cochrane District.
The plant serves a population of 638 residents, typical of a small community in rural Ontario.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin, contributing to the Mattagami River system.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for small to medium communities under Canadian wastewater regulations.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. Secondary treatment is typically required for plants serving over 100 people, and Bob s Lake Sewage Lagoon meets this standard.
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