Overview
Fauquier Sewage Treatment Lagoon in Moonbeam Township, Ontario, Canada, is a secondary treatment plant serving 672 people. It discharges 328.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Fauquier Sewage Treatment Lagoon is a municipal wastewater facility located in Moonbeam Township, Cochrane District, Northeastern Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 672 residents and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for communities of this size in Ontario. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The facility discharges an average of 328.00 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The treated wastewater is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moose River basin and then into James Bay. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's operations are regulated to protect downstream water quality and the broader ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moose River basin, which flows into James Bay, a southern extension of Hudson Bay. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including walleye and northern pike, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The area's boreal forest and wetlands contribute to the ecological significance of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 11 in Moonbeam Township, Cochrane District, Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 672 residents in the Moonbeam Township area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Moose River basin and ultimately into James Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Ontario under provincial regulations.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulatory framework, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities serving fewer than 10,000 people, with permits issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
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