Overview
Joussard Waste Water Lagoon old serves 186 people in Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada. This operational lagoon system treats municipal wastewater in a rural setting near Lesser Slave Lake.
Joussard Waste Water Lagoon old is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 186 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is classified as operational and uses a lagoon-based treatment system, which is common for small communities in Alberta. As a lagoon system, the treatment relies on natural processes such as sedimentation, microbial activity, and sunlight to reduce pollutants. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for a small community. Under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, such facilities are required to meet provincial effluent quality standards, which typically include limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and ammonia. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lesser Slave Lake, a large lake in north-central Alberta. Lesser Slave Lake is an ecologically important water body that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike. The lake also serves as a key stopover for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Proper treatment at the Joussard lagoon helps protect the lake's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Joussard Waste Water Lagoon old discharges into the Lesser Slave Lake watershed. Lesser Slave Lake is a large, shallow lake that drains via the Lesser Slave River into the Athabasca River, which eventually flows into the Peace-Athabasca Delta and Lake Athabasca. This chain of water bodies supports important fish habitats and migratory bird populations. The lake is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity, and maintaining water quality is critical for the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Joussard Waste Water Lagoon old is located in Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada, near the community of Joussard on the eastern shore of Lesser Slave Lake.
The plant serves a small population of 186 residents, typical of a rural community in northern Alberta.
The facility uses a lagoon treatment system, which relies on natural processes like sedimentation, microbial activity, and sunlight to treat wastewater. This method is common for small communities in Alberta.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lesser Slave Lake watershed. Lesser Slave Lake drains via the Lesser Slave River into the Athabasca River system.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which requires wastewater facilities to meet provincial effluent quality standards. For small lagoon systems, typical limits include BOD, TSS, and ammonia.
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