Overview
Elsipogtog WWT system serves the Elsipogtog First Nation in Weldford Parish, New Brunswick, Canada. The operational plant treats wastewater for approximately 2,076 people.
The Elsipogtog WWT system is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Oasaoeg Drive within the Elsipogtog First Nation in Weldford Parish, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,076 residents, reflecting its role as a community-scale infrastructure serving the First Nation. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and New Brunswick's Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Northumberland Strait via the Kouchibouguac River system. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and is part of a region known for its wetlands and migratory bird habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, flowing through small streams and rivers toward the Kouchibouguac River, which empties into the Northumberland Strait. This coastal zone supports estuarine habitats and is an important area for migratory waterfowl and fish species, including Atlantic salmon. The region's wetlands and forests contribute to water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Elsipogtog WWT system is located on Oasaoeg Drive in the Elsipogtog First Nation, Weldford Parish, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 2,076 people within the Elsipogtog First Nation community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Kouchibouguac River and eventually the Northumberland Strait.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and New Brunswick's Clean Water Act, which set effluent quality standards.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Canadian effluent standards, often using lagoons or mechanical treatment systems.
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