Overview
Harrie Lake wastewater treatment plant serves Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is an operational facility serving a population of 2,653.
Harrie Lake wastewater treatment plant is located on Bartlett Drive in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,653 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment operation within the province's wastewater infrastructure. As a Canadian wastewater treatment plant, Harrie Lake operates under federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Newfoundland and Labrador's Water Resources Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Churchill River system and flows into the Atlantic Ocean via Lake Melville. The receiving environment supports cold-water fish species and is part of the boreal forest ecosystem, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Churchill River watershed, which flows through Labrador into Lake Melville and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. This boreal region supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including Atlantic salmon and brook trout populations. Maintaining effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
The Harrie Lake wastewater treatment plant is located on Bartlett Drive in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,653 residents in the Labrador City area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Churchill River system and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Lake Melville.
The plant operates under Canadian federal regulations such as the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, as well as provincial regulations under Newfoundland and Labrador's Water Resources Act.
Small communities in Canada often use primary or secondary treatment processes. Such plants are designed to meet provincial effluent quality standards.
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