Overview
Ile Des Chenes Lagoon Facility is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,076 people in Ile des Chenes, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges 483.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
The Ile Des Chenes Lagoon Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ile des Chenes, within the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 1,076 residents, typical of rural lagoon systems in the Canadian Prairies. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Lagoon systems commonly use natural biological processes in aerated or facultative ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River basin, which flows northward through Manitoba into Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg, which faces challenges from nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ile des Chenes, within the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,076 residents, typical of a small rural community in Manitoba.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, which flows north to Lake Winnipeg.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian regulations for communities of this size.
The plant operates under the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines and provincial regulations in Manitoba, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect receiving waters.
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