Overview
Kleinburg WPCP is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, serving approximately 2,325 people. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
Kleinburg WPCP is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Kleinburg area of Vaughan, Ontario, within the York Region of the Golden Horseshoe. The plant serves a small population of about 2,325 residents and is currently operational. As a small-scale facility in Ontario, Kleinburg WPCP operates under the regulatory framework of the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Humber River and then into Lake Ontario. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital resource for the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
Kleinburg WPCP discharges into the Humber River watershed, which flows southward into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a major freshwater ecosystem that supports fish populations, migratory birds, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the lake's ecological health and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Kleinburg WPCP is located on Highway 27 in the Kleinburg area of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, within the York Region.
The plant serves approximately 2,325 residents in the Kleinburg community of Vaughan.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Humber River watershed, which flows into Lake Ontario.
As a Canadian plant in Ontario, Kleinburg WPCP operates under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, with provincial effluent standards for small agglomerations.
Small plants in Canada typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet provincial standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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