Overview
Dunnville WWTP is an operational municipal wastewater treatment plant in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, serving a population of 7,345. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Dunnville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,345 residents in the Haldimand County area, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a Canadian plant in Ontario, Dunnville WWTP operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie via the Grand River system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
Dunnville WWTP discharges into the Grand River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie supports a rich ecosystem including fish species such as walleye and perch, and is a critical drinking water source. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, which faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban development.
Frequently asked questions
Dunnville WWTP is located on Main Street East in Dunnville, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 7,345 residents in the Dunnville area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
The plant discharges into the Grand River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system.
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