Overview
Grand Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 256 people in Unorganized Division No. 19, Manitoba, Canada. The secondary treatment facility discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Lake Winnipeg.
The Grand Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Unorganized Division No. 19, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 256 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is operational and discharges an average of 115 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The plant's scale aligns with Canadian provincial regulations for small wastewater systems. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Lake Winnipeg is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important resource for recreation and fisheries. The plant's coastal proximity (within 10 km of the lake) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Winnipeg watershed, a large freshwater lake that drains into the Nelson River system and ultimately to Hudson Bay. Lake Winnipeg is known for its ecological significance, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient loading and algal blooms, which have been a concern in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Unorganized Division No. 19, Manitoba, Canada, near the community of Grand Beach on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg.
The plant serves a small population of 256 residents, typical for a rural community in Manitoba.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Winnipeg. The discharge volume averages 115 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Canadian provincial regulations for wastewater systems, which require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies like Lake Winnipeg.
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