etangs Aeres Saint Jean Port Joli Wastewater Treatment Plant - Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec

The etangs Aeres Saint Jean Port Joli wastewater treatment plant is located at 61, Chemin des Bohémiens in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada. This facility serves a population of 2,559 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Chaudière-Appalaches region. The plant is situated in a rural setting near the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. As a small-scale treatment plant in Quebec, the facility is expected to meet provincial and federal wastewater regulations, including the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER). These regulations require secondary treatment or equivalent for most systems, with specific effluent quality standards for carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters. The plant's designed capacity volume is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating a modest scale appropriate for the community it serves. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the St. Lawrence River, one of Canada's most significant waterways. The St. Lawrence River flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the St. Lawrence River near Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and sturgeon, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region.