Overview
Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the community of Elmira in Woolwich, Ontario, Canada. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,678 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
The Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Elmira, part of the Township of Woolwich in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of about 8,678 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For a community of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent standards aligned with the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Grand River watershed, which flows southward to Lake Erie. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand River, which flows through southwestern Ontario and empties into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. The Grand River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for the ecological health of Lake Erie, which faces challenges from nutrient loading and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 61 1st Street East in Elmira, within the Township of Woolwich, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 8,678 residents in the community of Elmira and surrounding areas in Woolwich.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Grand River, which flows southward to Lake Erie.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations and the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets national standards for effluent quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard in Ontario, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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