Overview
Cardinal Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the community of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario, Canada. It is an operational facility treating wastewater for approximately 2,300 residents.
The Cardinal Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario, Canada, and serves a population of about 2,300 people. As a municipal facility in a small agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in the region. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which requires wastewater treatment facilities to meet provincial effluent standards. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary processes to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via nearby tributaries. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The Cardinal Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the St. Lawrence River, a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as sturgeon and walleye, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this river is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Cardinal Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 949 Reid Street in Cardinal, part of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 2,296 people in the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal area.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that eventually flows into the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which require treatment to meet provincial effluent standards. For small communities, secondary treatment is typical to protect receiving waters.
For small Canadian communities, wastewater treatment often involves secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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