Corix Utilities Foothills Wastewater Inc - Calgary, Alberta Secondary Treatment Plant

Corix Utilities Foothills Wastewater Inc is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Legacy area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 1,323 residents in the Foothills County region. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for communities of this size under Canadian provincial regulations. The plant treats an average of 594.00 cubic meters of wastewater per day. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant meets the regulatory requirements set by Alberta Environment and Parks for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bow River system. The Bow River flows through Calgary and into the South Saskatchewan River, eventually reaching Hudson Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting the Bow River's water quality, which supports aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the Bow River watershed, which flows through Calgary and into the South Saskatchewan River, part of the Nelson River basin draining into Hudson Bay. The Bow River supports diverse aquatic life, including trout species, and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal supply. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for ecosystem health and downstream communities.