Overview
Bristol Municipal Lagoon 1 is a secondary treatment plant serving 913 people in Kent Parish, New Brunswick, Canada.
Bristol Municipal Lagoon 1 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Kent Parish, New Brunswick, Canada, serving the community of Bristol within Florenceville-Bristol. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 913, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal system in a rural setting. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint John River system. This river flows through New Brunswick and empties into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tides and diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse marine life, including migratory fish and seabirds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Main Street in Bristol, within the community of Florenceville-Bristol, in Kent Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 913 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, helping to protect the river and its downstream ecosystem, including the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under the Canadian federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which require secondary treatment or equivalent for municipal wastewater to protect receiving waters.
Nearby plants