Overview
Bobcaygeon Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the community of Bobcaygeon in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,361 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
The Bobcaygeon Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the community of Bobcaygeon within the city of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. This operational facility serves a population of about 4,361 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in the region. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Trent-Severn Waterway system and ultimately into Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in central Ontario.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trent-Severn Waterway, a canal system connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. This waterway supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. The effluent eventually reaches Lake Ontario, a large freshwater lake that provides drinking water and supports a complex ecosystem. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 127 Boyd Street in Bobcaygeon, within the city of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 4,361 residents in the Bobcaygeon community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Trent-Severn Waterway and eventually reaches Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial water regulations, which require secondary treatment for small agglomerations to protect receiving water bodies.
In Canada, small municipal plants serving around 4,000 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards.
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