Overview
The etangs aeres wastewater treatment plant serves Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada. It provides secondary treatment and is located inland in the Laurentides region.
The etangs aeres wastewater treatment plant is located in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, a municipality in the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. The plant serves the local community and operates under provincial and federal regulations for wastewater management in Canada. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater in Canada. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is operational and serves the population of Sainte-Anne-du-Lac. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Ottawa River drainage basin. The Ottawa River flows into the St. Lawrence River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Ottawa River basin, which drains into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Laurentides region is characterized by forests and lakes, and the plant's secondary treatment helps protect aquatic ecosystems in the receiving waters. The area supports diverse fish populations and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Sainte-Anne-du-Lac in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada, within the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Ottawa River drainage basin, eventually flowing into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Quebec provincial regulations for wastewater treatment, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act.
The plant helps protect water quality in the Ottawa River basin and downstream ecosystems, including the St. Lawrence River, by providing secondary treatment to reduce pollutants.
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