Overview
Fogo Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 445 residents in Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, operating under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Fogo Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South Shore Road in Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Serving a small population of 445 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment for the community's wastewater before discharging into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As a secondary treatment plant, Fogo Outfall meets the minimum treatment standard required under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for all municipal wastewater systems. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 200 cubic meters per day, reflecting the scale of this small coastal community. The plant's treated effluent enters the Atlantic Ocean near Fogo Island, part of the ecologically rich Newfoundland and Labrador coastal region. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations, and is part of the broader North Atlantic ecosystem. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect local water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
Fogo Outfall discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Fogo Island, which lies within the Newfoundland and Labrador coastal zone. This region supports a variety of marine species, including cod, capelin, and seabirds, and is part of the productive Labrador Current ecosystem. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads to the coastal environment, safeguarding local water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Fogo Outfall is located on South Shore Road in Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the island of Fogo in the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a population of 445 residents in the town of Fogo and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via an outfall pipe.
Fogo Outfall operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which require secondary treatment or equivalent for municipal wastewater systems to protect fish habitat and human health.
For small communities like Fogo, secondary treatment is the standard under WSER. Some remote plants may use lagoons or mechanical systems, but secondary treatment ensures effective removal of organic matter and solids.
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