Overview
Kingfisher Lake Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving the community of Kingfisher Lake in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Kingfisher Lake Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in the remote First Nations community of Kingfisher Lake, Ontario, Canada. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities in this region, and serves the local population through a lagoon-based system. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the regulatory requirements under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act and the Canada-wide standards for wastewater. Lagoons are common in northern communities due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to handle variable flows. The plant discharges an average of 178.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Severn River system and ultimately into Hudson Bay. This remote area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important habitat for fish and waterfowl. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality in this pristine boreal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kingfisher Lake watershed, which flows into the Severn River and eventually reaches Hudson Bay. This remote boreal region supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
Kingfisher Lake Lagoon is located in the community of Kingfisher Lake, in the Kenora District of northwestern Ontario, Canada.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Canada, removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Severn River system and ultimately reaches Hudson Bay.
The plant operates under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act and Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set standards for effluent quality.
Lagoons are common in northern Ontario due to their low cost and simple operation. They provide secondary treatment and are designed to handle seasonal population variations.
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