Overview
Creemore Waste Water Treatment Plant is a secondary treatment facility serving 817 residents in Clearview, Ontario, Canada. It discharges 367.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Creemore Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in the community of Creemore within Clearview, Ontario, Canada. This facility serves a population of approximately 817 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant is operational and discharges an average of 367.00 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for inland communities of this size. The plant's treatment process reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, aligning with typical practices for small to medium agglomerations in Ontario. The treated effluent is released 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 Nottawasaga River and Georgian Bay, supporting aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nottawasaga River watershed, which flows into Georgian Bay, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake trout and salmon, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 71 Mary Street in Creemore, Clearview, Ontario, Canada, within Simcoe County.
The plant serves approximately 817 residents in the Creemore community and surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Nottawasaga River and eventually reaches Georgian Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for inland communities of this size under Canadian regulations.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial wastewater regulations and the federal Fisheries Act, which mandate treatment standards to protect receiving waters.
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