Overview
District of Port Edward Water Pollution Control Centre is a secondary treatment plant in Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada, serving 458 people. It discharges 910 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The District of Port Edward Water Pollution Control Centre is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 458 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian federal and provincial environmental laws. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 910 cubic meters per day indicates it is sized for a small community. Canadian wastewater facilities are typically regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Port Edward. The area supports diverse marine life, including salmon and other fish species, and is part of the broader Skeena River estuary ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive marine environment and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Port Edward, British Columbia. The receiving environment is part of the Skeena River estuary, a productive ecosystem that supports salmon runs, marine mammals, and migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in supporting commercial and recreational fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada, on the northern coast of the province near the Skeena River estuary.
The plant serves approximately 458 residents of Port Edward, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume is about 910 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Canadian wastewater facilities are regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is typically required for plants discharging to sensitive environments.
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