Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant - Kingston, Ontario Secondary Treatment Facility

Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, serving a small community of 307 people. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small-scale facilities in the region. The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for all systems discharging to surface waters. As a small facility, it meets the baseline treatment standards set by the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Ontario watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Ontario supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource for the region.

The plant discharges into the Lake Ontario basin, part of the Great Lakes system that drains via the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Ontario is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations such as lake trout and salmon, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's coastal location within 10 km of the lake requires careful management to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.