Overview
Hamlet of Wimborne Wastewater Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 21 people in Wimborne, Alberta, Canada. It discharges 9.30 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
The Hamlet of Wimborne Wastewater Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wimborne, Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada. This small-scale plant serves a population of 21 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for the small population served. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids in wastewater. The plant discharges 9.30 megaliters of treated effluent annually. In Canada, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under provincial and federal frameworks, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. For small communities like Wimborne, lagoon-based systems are common due to their cost-effectiveness and simplicity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or groundwater system. The plant's location in central Alberta places it within the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which ultimately drains into Hudson Bay via the Saskatchewan River system. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant helps protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Hamlet of Wimborne Wastewater Lagoon discharges into the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which flows into the Saskatchewan River and eventually reaches Hudson Bay. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wimborne, Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 21 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a watercourse within the South Saskatchewan River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Alberta, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Small communities often use lagoon systems, which are cost-effective and meet provincial standards for effluent quality.
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