Overview
Forrest Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving the small community of Forrest, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, supporting the region's water quality.
Forrest Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment facility located in the Rural Municipality of Elton, Manitoba, Canada, serving a population of approximately 49 residents. As a small-scale lagoon system, it provides essential wastewater treatment for this rural community. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges to protect receiving waters. Lagoon systems are common in small Canadian communities due to their low operational costs and effectiveness in cold climates. The treated effluent from Forrest Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Assiniboine River basin, a major tributary of the Red River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
Forrest Lagoon discharges into the Assiniboine River watershed, which flows into the Red River and eventually Lake Winnipeg. This basin supports important fisheries and recreational uses. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Forrest Lagoon is located in the Rural Municipality of Elton, near the community of Forrest, Manitoba, Canada.
Forrest Lagoon serves approximately 49 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Assiniboine River basin, which flows into the Red River and Lake Winnipeg.
Forrest Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian regulations for most wastewater discharges.
In Manitoba, small wastewater plants like Forrest Lagoon must comply with the Manitoba Environment Act and federal Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters.
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