CFB Gagetown Wastewater Treatment Plant, Burton Parish, New Brunswick

CFB Gagetown is a wastewater treatment plant located on the Canadian Forces Base in Burton Parish, Sunbury County, New Brunswick. The facility serves a population of 1,828 and is part of the municipal infrastructure supporting the military base and surrounding community. Its inland location places it within the Saint John River watershed, which drains into the Bay of Fundy. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which set national effluent quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent discharge does not harm fish habitat or water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is known for its extreme tidal range and supports diverse marine life, including important fish species and migratory birds. The plant's compliance with WSER helps protect this ecologically significant downstream environment.

The plant is located inland, within the Saint John River basin, which drains into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a globally significant ecosystem with the highest tides in the world, supporting critical habitats for fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's effluent, treated under Canadian regulations, helps maintain water quality in the river system and downstream estuary.