Overview
Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 2,307 people in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. The facility is operational and located near the shores of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron.
The Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility serving the community of Craigleith in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. It is situated in Simcoe County, within the Central Ontario region, and treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,307 residents. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for effluent quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating it is sized for a small community. Treatment processes are expected to meet provincial requirements for secondary or equivalent treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into Georgian Bay, a large bay of Lake Huron. Lake Huron is part of the Great Lakes system, a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into the local drainage that flows into Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron in the Great Lakes basin. This region supports cold-water fisheries, including lake trout and whitefish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality is essential for the ecological health of the Great Lakes, which face pressures from nutrient loading and invasive species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 6 Lindsay Lane in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, within Simcoe County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,307 people in the Craigleith area of Collingwood.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, suitable for a small community.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations and the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters like the Great Lakes.
Small plants in Ontario typically provide secondary treatment or equivalent, using processes like aerated lagoons or activated sludge to meet effluent standards before discharge.
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