Overview
Etangs Aere Lachute is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Lachute, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,567 residents under Canada's federal and provincial regulatory framework.
Etangs Aere Lachute is an operational wastewater treatment plant located at 550 Boulevard de l'Aéroparc in Lachute, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,567 people in the Laurentides region, contributing to the municipal wastewater management of the area. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and Quebec's provincial environmental standards. These regulations require secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities serving populations over 5,000, ensuring adequate pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ottawa River and then the St. Lawrence River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ottawa River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and aquatic plants. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Etangs Aere Lachute is located at 550 Boulevard de l'Aéroparc in Lachute, Quebec, Canada, within the Laurentides region.
The plant serves approximately 9,567 residents in the city of Lachute and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and eventually the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and Quebec's provincial environmental laws, which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities of this scale.
In Canada, plants serving populations over 5,000 are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards under WSER, which typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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