Overview
COTTFN Wastewater Treatment Plant in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada, serves 243 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Thames River basin.
The COTTFN Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada, and serves a small population of 243 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the region, ensuring that wastewater is adequately treated before discharge. As a small-scale facility, the plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater systems, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting provincial requirements for environmental protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Thames River and eventually reaches Lake St. Clair, part of the Great Lakes system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thames River watershed, which flows into Lake St. Clair, a connecting channel of the Great Lakes. This area supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it ecologically sensitive. The Thames River is designated as a Canadian Heritage River, highlighting its natural and cultural significance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada, near the Antler River Elementary School on Chippewa Road.
The plant serves a small community of 243 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Thames River and eventually into Lake St. Clair.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Ontario and meets provincial effluent quality requirements.
The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which implements the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving small populations in the province.
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