Overview
Edgewater Beach Wastewater Lagoon serves Amherstburg, Ontario, treating wastewater for approximately 5,916 residents. The facility is located near the Detroit River and Lake Erie, operating under Canadian provincial regulations.
Edgewater Beach Wastewater Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 5,916 residents in the Essex County region of Southwestern Ontario, situated along the shores of the Detroit River. As a lagoon-based system, the facility provides treatment for a small agglomeration. Under Ontario's regulatory framework, such plants are typically designed to meet provincial effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids, with oversight from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its scale. The treated effluent from the lagoon is discharged into the Detroit River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is important for both local communities and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Detroit River, a major connecting channel between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. This river forms part of the Great Lakes system, which holds 20% of the world's surface freshwater. The downstream environment includes Lake Erie, which supports important fisheries and recreational activities. Protecting water quality in this watershed is vital for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and ensuring safe drinking water for millions of people.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Golfview Drive in Amherstburg, Essex County, Southwestern Ontario, Canada, near the Detroit River.
The plant serves approximately 5,916 residents in the Amherstburg area.
As a lagoon system, treated effluent is discharged into the Detroit River, which flows into Lake Erie.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial wastewater regulations, enforced by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which set effluent standards for lagoon systems.
For small communities in Canada, lagoon systems or mechanical plants with secondary treatment are common, designed to meet provincial effluent quality standards for BOD and TSS.
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