Overview
Kingsville Wastewater Lagoons is a secondary treatment plant in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, serving a population of 1,456. The facility discharges treated wastewater near the Lake Erie shoreline.
Kingsville Wastewater Lagoons is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. Situated in Essex County in Southwestern Ontario, the plant serves a small community of approximately 1,456 residents. The facility is classified as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population scale. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for municipal wastewater. For small communities, lagoon-based secondary treatment is a common and effective approach, meeting the requirements for effluent quality before discharge. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing the community's wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Erie watershed, as the plant is located within 10 km of the lake's shoreline. Lake Erie is the fourth-largest of the Great Lakes and supports diverse aquatic life, including important fish populations. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, which is subject to Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement objectives.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient management a key concern. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, contributing to the protection of Lake Erie's water quality and its downstream connection to the Niagara River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kingsville, Essex County, Southwestern Ontario, Canada, near the northern shore of Lake Erie.
The facility serves approximately 1,456 residents of Kingsville and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Erie watershed, as it is situated within 10 km of the lake's shoreline.
The plant provides secondary treatment using lagoon systems, which is standard for small communities in Ontario and meets provincial effluent quality requirements.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent. For small communities, secondary treatment in lagoons is a common and compliant approach to protect the Great Lakes.
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