Harvey Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant - Harvey Rural Community, New Brunswick

Harvey Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment facility located in Harvey Rural Community, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 474 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, Harvey Lagoon meets the standard level of treatment required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. The plant operates under the oversight of Environment and Climate Change Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, which enforce effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater systems. The treated effluent from Harvey Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Saint John River watershed, eventually reaching the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is an ecologically significant marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and diverse aquatic life, including important fish and bird populations.

The plant discharges into the Saint John River basin, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish species like Atlantic salmon, and marine mammals. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity.