Overview
Etang Aeree Sainte Luce Secteur Luceville is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,178 people in Luceville, Quebec.
Etang Aeree Sainte Luce Secteur Luceville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Luceville, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,178 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller communities in the province. The plant's treatment process involves aerated lagoons (etang aeree), a common method for small to medium-sized agglomerations in cold climates. Quebec's environmental regulations require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies, and the plant's design aligns with provincial standards for communities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Mitis River. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and sturgeon. The plant's coastal proximity (within 10 km of the coast) means its discharge can influence the estuarine environment of the St. Lawrence.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mitis River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence Estuary, a critical habitat for marine and migratory species. The St. Lawrence River supports a rich ecosystem, including beluga whales, seals, and numerous fish species. The estuary is also an important stopover for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rue Saint-Alphonse in Luceville, Quebec, Canada, within the municipality of Sainte-Luce in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
The plant serves a population of 2,178 people, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Quebec.
The plant uses secondary treatment via aerated lagoons and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Mitis River and eventually the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The plant helps protect the Mitis River and the St. Lawrence Estuary by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids through secondary treatment.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated provincially. Quebec's Regulation respecting municipal wastewater treatment works requires secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive environments. Plants serving small communities like Luceville often use aerated lagoons as a cost-effective solution.
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