Eganville Sewage Treatment Plant - Bonnechere Valley, Ontario | Secondary Treatment Facility

The Eganville Sewage Treatment Plant serves the community of Eganville within Bonnechere Valley, Ontario, Canada. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for Renfrew County, treating wastewater from approximately 1,303 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small Canadian communities. Under Ontario's regulatory framework, such facilities operate under the Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act, with permits issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The plant discharges a daily volume of 585 cubic meters of treated effluent. The treated effluent enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bonnechere River, a tributary of the Ottawa River. The Ottawa River flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Bonnechere River's water quality and aquatic ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Bonnechere River watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and then the St. Lawrence River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and habitats.