Overview
Cayuga WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,559 people in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. It discharges 700 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local watershed.
Cayuga WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. It serves a small population of 1,559 residents and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater management. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for communities of this size in Canada. It discharges approximately 700 cubic meters of treated effluent per day, meeting provincial effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater flows into the Grand River watershed, which drains into Lake Erie. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand River, which flows through southern Ontario and empties into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a productive fishery, but it is also sensitive to nutrient loading. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Cayuga WWTP is located on Lanark Street in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,559 people in the Cayuga area of Caledonia.
Cayuga WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities in Ontario.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Grand River, which flows into Lake Erie.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which align with the Canada-wide standards for municipal wastewater effluent.
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