Overview
Field BC WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 156 people in Area A, British Columbia. Supporting the local community near Kicking Horse Pass.
Field BC WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 156 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the typical requirements for small Canadian communities under provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for inland discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Kicking Horse River and eventually into the Columbia River system. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain the health of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kicking Horse River watershed, which flows into the Columbia River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This area is part of the Columbia Basin, a major hydrological system supporting salmon runs and other aquatic species. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's ecological integrity and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Field BC WWTP is located in Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), British Columbia, Canada, near the community of Field along the Trans-Canada Highway.
The plant serves a small population of 156 residents, typical of rural communities in the Canadian Rockies.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Kicking Horse River and eventually the Columbia River system.
The plant operates under British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges to protect water quality.
For small communities like Field, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological and chemical processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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