Overview
The Hamlet of Swalwell Wastewater Lagoon in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada, serves a small population of 61 with secondary treatment. It discharges 27.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local environmental health.
The Hamlet of Swalwell Wastewater Lagoon is located near Three Hills Hutterite Colony in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada. This small-scale facility serves a population of 61, reflecting its role in a rural agricultural community. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The facility operates under Alberta's environmental regulations, which align with Canada's national wastewater standards. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typical and ensures compliance with provincial effluent quality requirements. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Red Deer River system and then into the South Saskatchewan River. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation in the region. The plant's careful operation helps protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red Deer River watershed, which flows into the South Saskatchewan River and eventually into Hudson Bay via the Nelson River system. This basin supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including wetlands and riparian zones that provide critical ecosystem services. The secondary treatment process helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic life in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Three Hills Hutterite Colony in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada, serving a small rural population of 61.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities in Alberta.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Red Deer River system, supporting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set effluent quality standards for secondary treatment.
For small populations like 61, secondary treatment lagoons or mechanical systems are common in Canada, as they provide effective treatment with lower operational costs.
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