Overview
Lagoon wastewater treatment plant serves Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, with secondary treatment for a population of 486. It discharges 218.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Lagoon wastewater treatment plant is located in Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, serving a small population of 486 residents. As a municipal facility, it provides secondary treatment to meet provincial and federal wastewater standards. The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is appropriate for this small community, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Souris River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River drainage, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Souris River watershed, which flows through Saskatchewan and Manitoba before joining the Assiniboine River, a tributary of the Red River that empties into Lake Winnipeg. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use mean that maintaining water quality in the Souris River is critical for irrigation, livestock, and aquatic habitat. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Lagoon wastewater treatment plant is located on Holden Avenue in Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the S0C 0G0 postal area.
The plant serves a population of 486 residents in the town of Arcola, Saskatchewan.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national effluent quality standards. For small communities like Arcola, secondary treatment is the expected minimum to protect receiving waters.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Souris River. This river is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Winnipeg.
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