Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Birch Hills No. 460, Saskatchewan

The Lagoon wastewater treatment plant is located in Birch Hills No. 460, a rural municipality in Saskatchewan, Canada. It serves a small population of 714 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its scale. Under Canadian regulations, secondary treatment is standard for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is 516.40 cubic meters, reflecting the modest size of the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saskatchewan River system. This river system flows into Lake Winnipeg, a large and ecologically important lake. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into the Saskatchewan River basin, which flows into Lake Winnipeg, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key part of the regional ecosystem. The watershed is primarily agricultural, and the plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.