Overview
Grand Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant in South Huron, Ontario, Canada, provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,679. It discharges treated wastewater near the Lake Huron shoreline.
The Grand Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in South Huron, Ontario, Canada, serving the community of Grand Bend along the southeastern shore of Lake Huron. This facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,679 residents, with a reported discharge volume of 754 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act and is subject to provincial monitoring and reporting requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Huron watershed, one of the Great Lakes, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The facility plays a key role in protecting the lake's water quality and the recreational and ecological value of the Grand Bend area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Huron basin, part of the Great Lakes system, which ultimately drains to the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Huron supports a diverse ecosystem including fish species such as lake trout and walleye, and its shoreline provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect water quality in this sensitive freshwater environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mollard Line in South Huron, Ontario, Canada, serving the Grand Bend area along the Lake Huron shoreline.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,679 residents in the community of Grand Bend and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Lake Huron watershed, contributing to the Great Lakes system.
The plant operates under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act and Canadian federal regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
In Canada, small communities are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as is the case at Grand Bend.
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