Overview
Etangs Aerees Roxton Pond is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,436 people in Roxton Pond, Quebec, Canada. It discharges 644.70 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Etangs Aerees Roxton Pond is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Rue Jérémi-Bachand in Roxton Pond, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,436 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial Quebec regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for communities of this size in Canada. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The facility has a reported daily discharge volume of 644.70 cubic meters, indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yamaska River and then into Lake Saint-Pierre, a major freshwater body on the St. Lawrence River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger St. Lawrence River ecosystem, which is ecologically significant for migratory fish and waterfowl.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yamaska River basin, which flows into Lake Saint-Pierre, a large fluvial lake on the St. Lawrence River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway in North America, and its ecological health is critical for both local biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rue Jérémi-Bachand in Roxton Pond, Quebec, Canada, within the La Haute-Yamaska regional county municipality.
The plant serves approximately 1,436 residents of Roxton Pond and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Yamaska River and eventually into Lake Saint-Pierre on the St. Lawrence River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for communities of this size under Canadian and Quebec environmental regulations.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect receiving waters.
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