Overview
Kebaowek aerated lagoons in Mattawan, Ontario, Canada, is a secondary treatment plant serving 624 people. It discharges 280 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Kebaowek aerated lagoons is a wastewater treatment facility located on Moosehead Road in Mattawan, Ontario, within the Nipissing District of Northeastern Ontario. The plant serves a small population of 624 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in Canada. The plant uses aerated lagoon technology, a common process for small-scale facilities in rural Canada. With a daily discharge volume of 280 cubic meters, it meets the regulatory requirements set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks under the Ontario Water Resources Act. Secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local watercourse that drains into the Ottawa River watershed, ultimately flowing into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including fish populations and wetland ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Ottawa River basin, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area features mixed forests and wetlands that provide habitat for diverse wildlife, including migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Kebaowek aerated lagoons is located on Moosehead Road in Mattawan, Ontario, Canada, within the Nipissing District of Northeastern Ontario.
The plant serves a population of 624 residents in the Mattawan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that drains into the Ottawa River watershed, ultimately reaching the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment using aerated lagoon technology, which is standard for small communities in Ontario and meets provincial regulatory requirements.
The plant operates under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which mandates secondary treatment for facilities of this scale.
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