Overview
Gore Bay Wastewater Treatment Lagoon and Collection System serves 1,025 people in Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada. This secondary treatment facility discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Lake Huron.
The Gore Bay Wastewater Treatment Lagoon and Collection System is a municipal wastewater facility located on Walker Road in Gore Bay, Ontario, on Manitoulin Island. It serves a population of approximately 1,025 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant within the region. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater systems, which requires compliance with provincial effluent standards and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence nearshore water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive freshwater ecosystem of Lake Huron, which supports diverse fish populations and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Huron watershed, a major Great Lake that drains into the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River before reaching Lake Erie. The nearshore zone of Lake Huron supports critical spawning and nursery habitats for fish species such as lake trout and whitefish. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient loading and algal blooms that could impact water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Walker Road in Gore Bay, Ontario, on Manitoulin Island in the Manitoulin District of Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,025 residents of Gore Bay and the surrounding area, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is then discharged into the local environment.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Lake Huron watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast.
In Ontario, small wastewater systems like Gore Bay are regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. They must comply with provincial effluent standards and monitoring requirements set by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
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