Overview
Etangs Noranda Nord et Lac Dufault is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 3,230 people in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada. The plant is operational and discharges into the local watershed.
Etangs Noranda Nord et Lac Dufault is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 3,230 residents in the Noranda Nord area. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed under Canadian federal and provincial environmental regulations. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet treatment standards set by the Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Plants of this size typically employ lagoon-based or primary treatment systems, with effluent quality monitored to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Ottawa River basin and ultimately into the St. Lawrence River. The region is characterized by boreal forest and numerous lakes, making water quality protection important for aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and eventually the St. Lawrence River. The area around Rouyn-Noranda includes several lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor, and maintaining effluent quality helps protect downstream habitats and water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 371, Chemin des Étangs, Noranda Nord, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 3,230 residents in the Noranda Nord area of Rouyn-Noranda.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River basin and eventually the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under Quebec's environmental regulations and the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets national standards for effluent quality.
Small plants in Canada often use lagoon systems or primary treatment, with disinfection as needed. Effluent quality must meet federal and provincial standards to protect receiving waters.
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