Clifford Wastewater Treatment Facility - Secondary Treatment Plant in Clifford, Ontario

The Clifford Wastewater Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clifford, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of 1,194 residents in this small community within Wellington County. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small agglomerations under Canadian provincial regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a reported discharge volume of 865 cubic meters per day, reflecting the scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Lake Huron and Lake Erie drainage systems. Proper treatment helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and recreational water uses in the region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Great Lakes basin, which drains into Lake Huron via the Maitland River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.