Overview
City of Prince George Shelley Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 347 people in Area F, British Columbia, Canada. It discharges 156 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local watershed.
City of Prince George Shelley Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Area F (Willow River/Upper Fraser) within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 347 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treatment process is based on lagoon technology, which is common for small communities in British Columbia. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the regulatory requirements set by the Canadian federal government and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent at a volume of 156 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small service area. The treated wastewater is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fraser River system. The Fraser River is one of Canada's most significant waterways, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for salmon species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Willow River/Upper Fraser area, part of the larger Fraser River basin. The Fraser River flows into the Strait of Georgia, a biologically rich marine environment. The watershed supports salmon runs, sturgeon, and other aquatic species, making water quality management crucial for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Refuse Road in Area F (Willow River/Upper Fraser), within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada.
The plant serves a small population of 347 residents in the surrounding area.
The plant uses lagoon-based secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Fraser River system.
The plant operates under Canadian federal wastewater regulations and the British Columbia Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which require secondary treatment for discharges to sensitive environments.
Small communities in Canada often use lagoon systems or other passive treatment technologies to achieve secondary treatment standards, balancing cost and environmental protection.
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