Overview
Campbellford Wastewater Treatment Facility serves Trent Hills, Ontario, Canada, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 4,547 under Canadian provincial regulations.
The Campbellford Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in Trent Hills, Ontario, Canada, serving the local community with municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day and serves a population of about 4,547 residents. As an operational facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this region of Central Ontario. Under Ontario's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants are subject to the Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, which set standards for effluent quality. For smaller agglomerations like Campbellford, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant's treatment processes align with provincial guidelines to ensure compliance with environmental objectives. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Trent River and then into Lake Ontario. This water body is part of the Great Lakes Basin, a vital freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's operations help safeguard water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The Campbellford Wastewater Treatment Facility discharges into the Trent River system, which flows into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's effluent management helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient loading and contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Trent Hills, Ontario, Canada, specifically in the Campbellford area within Northumberland County.
The plant serves approximately 4,547 residents in the Campbellford community and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Trent River and eventually into Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under Ontario's Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For small agglomerations in Ontario, secondary treatment is typically required to meet provincial water quality objectives and protect receiving waters.
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