Overview
The District of Wells Waste Water Treatment Facility in Wells, British Columbia, Canada, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 218. It discharges 98.00 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
The District of Wells Waste Water Treatment Facility serves the small community of Wells, located in the Cariboo Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. This facility is a key part of the local municipal infrastructure, treating wastewater from approximately 218 residents. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under Canadian wastewater regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for communities of this size to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under provincial permits issued by British Columbia's Ministry of Environment, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fraser River basin, one of Canada's most significant river systems. This discharge supports downstream aquatic ecosystems, including fish habitats and riparian zones, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fraser River basin, a major watershed in British Columbia that flows into the Strait of Georgia and the Pacific Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon populations, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Hard Scrabble Road in Wells, British Columbia, Canada, within the Cariboo Regional District.
The plant serves a small population of 218 residents in the community of Wells.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under British Columbia's Environmental Management Act and the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and monitoring.
The plant protects the Fraser River basin, a vital ecosystem supporting salmon and other aquatic species, by treating wastewater to reduce pollutants before discharge.
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