etangs aeres parois verticales Honfleur Wastewater Treatment Plant, Quebec

The etangs aeres parois verticales Honfleur is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Honfleur, Quebec, Canada. Serving a small population of 303, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under Canadian environmental regulations. The plant is situated in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, a rural area with a focus on protecting local water resources. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, such facilities are required to meet effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's operational status is active, and it discharges a volume of 136 cubic meters per day, reflecting the modest demand of the community. The treated wastewater is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Chaudière River system. This downstream connection is ecologically significant, as the St. Lawrence River supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital waterway for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive environment.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Chaudière River and eventually the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting fish species, migratory birds, and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.