Overview
Lagoon Facultative is a secondary treatment plant in Manitoba, Canada, serving a population of 374. It discharges 294.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater, operating under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Lagoon Facultative is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manitoba, Canada, serving a small community of 374 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and typical for rural facilities in the region. The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater environments. As a small agglomeration, it meets the national standards for effluent quality, ensuring protection of local water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nelson River system and then to Hudson Bay. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Manitoba watershed, part of the Nelson River basin that flows into Hudson Bay. This region supports important fish populations and migratory birds. Proper secondary treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient loading and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Lagoon Facultative is located in Manitoba, Canada, serving a small rural community.
The plant serves a population of 374 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Nelson River system and eventually to Hudson Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian federal regulations for discharges to freshwater environments.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for all municipal systems to protect fish habitat and human health.
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