Overview
Grand Falls Aerated Lagoon serves the Municipalité régionale de Grand-Sault in New Brunswick, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 5,664 residents. The plant is operational and discharges into the local watershed.
Grand Falls Aerated Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grand-Sault, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves a population of about 5,664 people in the Municipalité régionale de Grand-Sault, a community in Victoria County. The plant is operational and uses an aerated lagoon system for treatment. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and New Brunswick's Clean Water Act. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The aerated lagoon process provides biological treatment suitable for the region's climate and population scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Saint John River watershed, which flows southward through New Brunswick and into the Bay of Fundy. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River basin, which drains into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and rich biodiversity. The downstream environment supports migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and American eel, as well as various waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Bay of Fundy.
Frequently asked questions
Grand Falls Aerated Lagoon is located in the Municipalité régionale de Grand-Sault, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada, near the Trans-Canada Highway.
The plant serves approximately 5,664 residents in the Grand-Sault area.
The plant uses an aerated lagoon system, which provides biological treatment through aeration and natural settling processes.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and New Brunswick's Clean Water Act, which set effluent standards for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows to the Bay of Fundy. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic ecosystems and supports fisheries and recreation in the region.
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