Kemptville Water Pollution Control Plant - North Grenville, Ontario Wastewater Treatment

The Kemptville Water Pollution Control Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Grenville, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of about 4,410 people, making it a small-scale plant within the region. The plant is situated on County Road 43 in Kemptville and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. As a Canadian facility, the plant is subject to the Canada Water Act and provincial regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with provincial discharge criteria. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Ottawa River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The Ottawa River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Ottawa River, which then joins the St. Lawrence River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Ottawa River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including walleye and northern pike, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent management is crucial for maintaining water quality in this sensitive river ecosystem.