Overview
Deseronto Water Pollution Control Plant serves 2,684 residents in Deseronto, Ontario. The facility operates under Canadian wastewater regulations and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Deseronto Water Pollution Control Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 154 Water Street in Deseronto, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of 2,684, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under Ontario's wastewater regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, indicating it is sized for a small community. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under the federal Fisheries Act and provincial Ontario Water Resources Act, which set standards for effluent quality. For small agglomerations like Deseronto, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant's operational status confirms it is actively treating wastewater from the community. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into the Bay of Quinte, a large embayment on the northeastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Bay of Quinte is an ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and bass. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the bay, which ultimately flows into Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bay of Quinte, a major embayment of Lake Ontario. The Bay of Quinte is a productive ecosystem that supports recreational fishing and tourism. Its waters flow into Lake Ontario, which is part of the Great Lakes system, a critical freshwater resource for millions of people. The plant's effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of the bay, which is sensitive to nutrient loading and other pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 154 Water Street in Deseronto, Ontario, Canada, within Hastings County.
The plant serves a population of 2,684 residents in the town of Deseronto.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, suitable for a small community.
The plant operates under the federal Fisheries Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act, which require effluent standards to protect receiving waters. For small communities, secondary treatment is typical.
The plant discharges into the Bay of Quinte, which flows into Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River system.
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