Overview
Cupar Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 24 people in Cupar No. 218, Saskatchewan, Canada. It discharges 99.00 units of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Cupar Lagoon is a small-scale wastewater treatment facility located in Cupar No. 218, Saskatchewan, Canada. Serving a population of 24, it is a lagoon-based system providing secondary treatment, typical for rural communities in the Canadian prairies. The plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, which sets effluent quality standards for small communities. Secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Qu'Appelle River system and eventually into the Assiniboine River and Lake Winnipeg. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Qu'Appelle River basin, which flows eastward through Saskatchewan and Manitoba, joining the Assiniboine River and ultimately reaching Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these rivers is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Cupar Lagoon is located in Cupar No. 218, Saskatchewan, Canada, serving a small rural community.
The plant serves a population of 24 people, typical for a small lagoon-based system in rural Saskatchewan.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Qu'Appelle River system.
Cupar Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which reduces organic matter and suspended solids to meet provincial standards.
The plant operates under the Saskatchewan Environmental Management and Protection Act, which governs effluent quality for small communities. Secondary treatment is typical for facilities of this scale.
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