Overview
Citrus Wynd Wastewater Treatment Facility is a secondary treatment plant in West Vancouver, British Columbia, serving 214 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Salish Sea.
The Citrus Wynd Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in the Sunset Beach area of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves a small population of 214 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant is situated in a coastal community within the Metro Vancouver Regional District. The facility operates under Canadian federal and provincial wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive environments. As a small-scale plant, it meets the treatment standards expected for communities of this size in British Columbia, where environmental protection is prioritized. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Salish Sea, a biologically rich marine ecosystem. This area supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon, herring, and marine mammals, and is an important migratory corridor for seabirds. The plant's coastal location necessitates careful management to protect downstream marine habitats.
Environmental context
The Citrus Wynd plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Salish Sea, which includes the Strait of Georgia and connects to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This marine environment supports a complex food web, including critical salmon runs and orca populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating risks of eutrophication and protecting nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Citrus Wynd Wastewater Treatment Facility is located on Citrus Wynd in the Sunset Beach area of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The plant serves a small community of approximately 214 residents in the Sunset Beach neighborhood of West Vancouver.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Salish Sea, specifically the Strait of Georgia, which connects to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian regulations for discharges into sensitive coastal environments.
The plant operates under the Canadian federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations and provincial British Columbia environmental laws, which mandate secondary treatment for coastal discharges.
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