Etangs Aerés Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stratford, Québec

Etangs Aerés is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stratford, within the Le Granit region of Québec, Canada. The plant serves a small community of 422 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet provincial environmental standards. As a secondary treatment facility, Etangs Aerés utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 211.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The plant operates under Québec's regulatory framework, which aligns with Canada's national wastewater standards. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the broader St. Lawrence ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the St. Lawrence River, one of North America's major river systems. The St. Lawrence River supports a rich diversity of fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.