Overview
This secondary treatment lagoon in Manitoba, Canada serves a small population of 367. Located within 10 km of the coast, it uses aerated mechanical treatment with tertiary treatment and UV disinfection.
Lagoon Aerated Mechanical c_w Tertiary Treatment and UV Disinfection is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 367 people, reflecting its role in a rural or remote community. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating its proximity to a large water body such as Lake Winnipeg or Hudson Bay. The plant provides secondary treatment with additional tertiary treatment and UV disinfection, which is a high level of treatment for a facility of this size. This advanced process ensures effective removal of pathogens and nutrients before discharge. Under Canadian wastewater regulations, such treatment aligns with the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate effluent quality standards for systems serving over 100 people. The treated effluent is discharged into a nearby water body, ultimately draining into the Hudson Bay watershed. The plant's coastal location and advanced treatment help protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens. Its operation supports local water quality and the health of downstream environments, including important fish habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body that flows into the Hudson Bay drainage basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike. The advanced treatment with UV disinfection reduces the risk of pathogen contamination and nutrient loading, which is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the coastal and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manitoba, Canada, near the coast. Its postal code is R0C 1S0.
The plant serves a small population of 367 people, typical of a rural or remote community in Manitoba.
The plant uses secondary treatment with aerated mechanical lagoons, followed by tertiary treatment and UV disinfection. This advanced process removes solids, nutrients, and pathogens before discharge.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which set effluent quality standards for systems serving over 100 people.
The plant protects downstream water bodies in the Hudson Bay watershed by reducing nutrient and pathogen loads. Its advanced treatment helps maintain water quality for aquatic life and coastal ecosystems.
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