Etangs Aeres Sawyerville Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec

Etangs Aeres Sawyerville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Sawyerville sector of Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a small community of approximately 984 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 biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment typically involves aeration and settling stages. The plant discharges an average of 531.00 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which is part of the Saint-François River basin. This river flows into the St. Lawrence River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Saint-François River and its downstream ecosystems, including the St. Lawrence Estuary.

The plant discharges into the Saint-François River watershed, which drains into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Saint-François River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream habitats and recreational uses.