Overview
King Street 3017 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving a population of 512. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast.
King Street 3017 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on King Street in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small community of approximately 512 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, King Street 3017 meets the basic requirements for wastewater treatment in Canada, where federal and provincial regulations govern effluent quality. For small communities like Lewisporte, secondary treatment is typical and ensures that discharged water meets environmental standards to protect receiving waters. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby river or directly into the Atlantic Ocean via the local watershed. This coastal proximity requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a local watercourse that drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lewisporte, which is part of the Notre Dame Bay region. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds, and is important for local fisheries. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, mitigating risks to the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
King Street 3017 is located on King Street in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of approximately 512 residents in the Lewisporte area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that likely flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Lewisporte.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal and provincial environmental laws, including the Fisheries Act and provincial water quality standards. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for municipal plants.
For small communities of around 500 people, secondary treatment is standard in Canada. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent meets environmental guidelines.
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