Iskatewizaagegan 39 WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Unorganized Kenora District, Ontario

Iskatewizaagegan 39 WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Unorganized Kenora District, Kenora District, Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It serves a small community of 72 people, reflecting its role in a remote, rural setting. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for municipal wastewater. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is appropriate and meets the typical requirements for small systems. The plant's discharge volume is 75.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a modest flow consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lake of the Woods basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for fish and waterfowl. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its proximity to inland waters necessitates careful management to protect water quality.

The plant discharges into the Lake of the Woods watershed, a large inland lake system that flows into the Winnipeg River and eventually into Hudson Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The remote location and small population served mean the plant's environmental footprint is limited, but maintaining secondary treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.