Overview
Grand Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System serves 1,432 people in Ontario, Canada, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
The Grand Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System is a municipal facility located in Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada. It serves a small population of 1,432 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. The plant is situated in Dufferin County within the Central Ontario region. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, such facilities are typically required to meet effluent quality standards set by Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The plant discharges an average of 643 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from the plant enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes Basin. The Grand River watershed is a significant ecological system in southern Ontario, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for various uses. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the health of downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie via the Grand River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Great Lakes Basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Upper Grand Trailway in Grand Valley, Dufferin County, Central Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,432 residents in the community of Grand Valley.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Grand River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small municipal wastewater systems in Ontario.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Ontario's regulations, which require secondary treatment and effluent quality standards to protect the Great Lakes Basin.
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