Overview
Chelmsford WWTP serves approximately 7,908 people in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The plant is operational and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Chelmsford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Chelmsford area of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 7,908 residents, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under Canadian regulatory frameworks. As an operational plant in Ontario, it is subject to the province's wastewater regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. The treated effluent from Chelmsford WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes Basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive freshwater ecosystem.
Environmental context
Chelmsford WWTP discharges into the local watershed within the Great Lakes Basin, one of the largest freshwater systems in the world. The downstream environment includes rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic species and provide drinking water for millions. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human health.
Frequently asked questions
Chelmsford WWTP is located at 260 Leroux Street in the Chelmsford area of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Chelmsford WWTP serves approximately 7,908 residents in the Chelmsford community of Greater Sudbury.
Chelmsford WWTP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Great Lakes Basin, a major freshwater system.
Chelmsford WWTP operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for municipal plants.
In Canada, plants serving around 8,000 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet federal and provincial effluent quality guidelines.
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