Overview
Lagoon Facultative is a secondary treatment plant serving 356 people in Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Lagoon Facultative is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pine Creek First Nation, within Unorganized Division No. 19, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 356 residents, reflecting its role in a rural Indigenous community. The plant is classified as operational and provides secondary treatment, which is typical for small communities in Canada. The plant uses a lagoon facultative treatment process, a common method for small populations that relies on natural biological processes in shallow ponds. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 210.20 units. In Canada, wastewater treatment for small communities is regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which sets national effluent quality standards for secondary treatment. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, indicating its discharge may affect coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the coast suggests it drains into Hudson Bay via local rivers and streams. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds and fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a coastal watershed that ultimately drains into Hudson Bay, a large inland sea in northern Canada. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting species such as Arctic char, beluga whales, and migratory waterfowl. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm this fragile marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Lagoon Facultative is located in Pine Creek First Nation, Unorganized Division No. 19, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 356 residents in the Pine Creek First Nation community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a nearby water body that flows toward the coast, ultimately reaching Hudson Bay.
As a Canadian wastewater plant, it operates under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandates secondary treatment standards.
Small communities in Canada often use lagoon systems (facultative or aerated) for secondary treatment, as they are cost-effective and require less maintenance.
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