Overview
Grouard Waste Water Lagoon serves the community of Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada. This operational lagoon-based facility treats wastewater for a population of approximately 535.
Grouard Waste Water Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small population of approximately 535 residents, typical of rural lagoon systems in the region. As a lagoon-based system, the plant provides natural treatment through settling and biological processes. In Canada, wastewater treatment for small communities is regulated under provincial guidelines, with Alberta Environment and Parks overseeing permits and compliance. The facility's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Peace River basin and then to the Mackenzie River system, flowing into the Arctic Ocean. The surrounding area includes boreal forest and wetlands, supporting diverse wildlife such as waterfowl and fish species. Proper treatment is essential to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Peace River watershed, which flows into the Mackenzie River and eventually the Arctic Ocean. The region's boreal forest and wetlands provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of this sensitive northern ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Grouard Waste Water Lagoon is located at 1 Street SE in Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada.
The facility serves a population of approximately 535 residents in the Big Lakes County area.
The plant uses a lagoon-based treatment system, which relies on natural settling and biological processes to treat wastewater.
The treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Peace River basin and eventually the Mackenzie River system.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by provincial authorities. In Alberta, the facility operates under permits from Alberta Environment and Parks, which set effluent quality standards.
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