Overview
Golden Pheasant WWTP serves Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 2,762 residents. The plant is operational and located inland in the Muskoka District.
Golden Pheasant WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of around 2,762, the plant is situated in the Muskoka District, a region known for its lakes and natural environment. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For small agglomerations like this, typical treatment involves secondary or advanced processes to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with Ontario's wastewater regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Muskoka River system and then into Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational water uses. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, flowing into the Muskoka River system and eventually reaching Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron. This area supports diverse aquatic species and is important for recreation and tourism. The watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Golden Pheasant WWTP is located on Fairy Vista Trail in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, within the District Municipality of Muskoka.
The plant serves approximately 2,762 residents in the Huntsville area.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Muskoka River system and eventually reaches Georgian Bay on Lake Huron.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial wastewater regulations, which are enforced by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. These regulations set effluent standards to protect water quality.
For small communities in Canada, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, often with disinfection, to meet provincial effluent standards.
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