Cedar Street Comminutor Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tofino, British Columbia

Cedar Street Comminutor is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Cedar Street in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 61 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, reflecting the community's modest scale. As a secondary treatment plant, Cedar Street Comminutor provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian federal and provincial wastewater standards. The plant's discharge volume is 27.60 cubic meters per day, indicating its small capacity suited to the local population. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. Tofino is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and the plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean, supporting the region's coastal ecosystems and marine life.

Cedar Street Comminutor discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean near Tofino on Vancouver Island. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including salmon, shellfish, and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the coastal environment and recreational waters.