Overview
Geraldton Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System serves the community of Greenstone, Ontario, Canada. The plant is operational and treats wastewater from approximately 2,051 residents.
The Geraldton Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System is located in Greenstone, Ontario, Canada, serving the local community with wastewater treatment services. The plant is operational and handles the sewage from an estimated population of 2,051 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in Northwestern Ontario. As a Canadian wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards or equivalent, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving waters. It is expected to comply with Ontario's effluent quality criteria. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish populations and are important for recreational activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the Great Lakes system.
Environmental context
The Geraldton plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into Lake Superior via the Nipigon River system. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes and supports a cold-water fishery including lake trout and whitefish. The region's boreal forest and wetlands provide important habitat for migratory birds and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Superior and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1003 Clarke Avenue East, in the community of Geraldton within the municipality of Greenstone, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 2,051 residents in the Geraldton area of Greenstone, Ontario.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Nipigon River system and ultimately into Lake Superior.
As a Canadian facility in Ontario, the plant operates under the Ontario Water Resources Act and provincial regulations enforced by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Small municipal plants in Ontario are typically required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring effluent meets provincial water quality standards to protect receiving waters.
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