Overview
Elora WWTP is an operational municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,488 residents in the Elora community.
Elora WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada, serving the community of Elora. The plant is operational and handles wastewater from a population of approximately 3,488 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Canadian regulatory frameworks. As a small-scale plant in Ontario, Elora WWTP is subject to provincial regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Treatment processes for plants of this size typically include primary and secondary treatment stages, with possible disinfection, to meet effluent quality standards set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Grand River watershed, which flows southward through southwestern Ontario and ultimately into Lake Erie. The Grand River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for recreation and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
Elora WWTP discharges into the Grand River, a major watercourse in southwestern Ontario that drains into Lake Erie. The Grand River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent contributes to the river's flow, and its treatment level is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive system.
Frequently asked questions
Elora WWTP is located at 18 Ross Street in Elora, part of the township of Centre Wellington, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
Elora WWTP serves approximately 3,488 residents in the Elora community.
Elora WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Grand River, which flows through southwestern Ontario and ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
Elora WWTP operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Plants of this size are typically required to meet provincial effluent standards through secondary treatment and disinfection.
For a small agglomeration like Elora, typical treatment includes primary and secondary biological processes, often followed by disinfection (e.g., UV or chlorination) to meet Canadian wastewater effluent standards.
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