Risk: Medium Operational Secondary treatment Coastal (<10km)

Dildo Street Outfall Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador

Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Overview

Dildo Street Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 267 people in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast.

Dildo Street Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Dildo Street in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves a small population of 267 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is standard for smaller communities in the region. The plant's treatment process involves secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small facility, it operates under provincial regulations for wastewater management in Newfoundland and Labrador, which align with federal guidelines under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the local marine environment, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast. This discharge contributes to the health of the surrounding coastal waters, which support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and recreation.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, near the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes small streams and estuaries that drain into the ocean, supporting a variety of fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the North Atlantic ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Dildo Street Outfall is located on Dildo Street in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

The plant serves a population of 267 residents in the Lewisporte area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.

The plant operates under provincial regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, which are consistent with the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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