Overview
City of Brooks wastewater treatment plant serves 254 people in County of Newell, Alberta, Canada. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent inland, away from coastal waters.
The City of Brooks wastewater treatment plant is located in County of Newell, Alberta, Canada, serving a small population of 254 residents. As a municipal facility, it plays a role in managing local wastewater for this rural community. The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges to a local watercourse within the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which ultimately drains into Hudson Bay. The facility's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of local streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Saskatchewan River Basin, a major watershed in southern Alberta that flows into the Saskatchewan River system and eventually reaches Hudson Bay. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, recreation, and municipal water supply. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in County of Newell, Alberta, Canada, serving the City of Brooks area.
The facility serves a population of 254 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges to a local watercourse within the South Saskatchewan River Basin, an inland watershed that flows to Hudson Bay.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which sets effluent quality standards for all municipal systems.
For small agglomerations in Canada, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to meet WSER standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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