Charlo wastewater treatment station - Paroisse de Colborne, New Brunswick | Secondary Treatment Plant

Charlo wastewater treatment station is a municipal facility located in Paroisse de Colborne, within the Restigouche County of New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,580 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size. With a daily discharge volume of 825.00 cubic meters, the facility meets the national standards for effluent quality, ensuring protection of local water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baie des Chaleurs, a part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect the sensitive estuarine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Baie des Chaleurs, a large estuary connected to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for marine habitats and local communities.