Overview
Judique Wastewater Treatment Facility is a secondary treatment plant serving 401 residents in Judique, Nova Scotia, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Cape Breton Island.
The Judique Wastewater Treatment Facility is a municipal plant located at the Judique Community Centre on Keltic Drive in Judique, Nova Scotia. Serving a small population of 401, it provides secondary treatment for the community's wastewater as part of the Municipality of the County of Inverness infrastructure. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for small communities. The plant discharges approximately 250 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under the regulatory framework of the Canada Water Act and Nova Scotia Environment Act. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, discharging into the local watershed that drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and migratory birds. The treatment facility plays a key role in protecting the receiving waters from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed that flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence near the coast of Cape Breton Island. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Judique Community Centre on Keltic Drive in Judique, Nova Scotia, within the Municipality of the County of Inverness.
The facility serves a population of 401 residents in the community of Judique and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed that drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, approximately within 10 kilometers of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Canadian regulations for small communities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the Canada Water Act and the Nova Scotia Environment Act, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater. For small communities like Judique, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters.
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