Overview
Lagoon Facultative South Shore is a secondary treatment plant serving Zaagiing/Fort Alexander, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges 660.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Lagoon Facultative South Shore is a wastewater treatment plant located on Tipi Road in Zaagiing/Fort Alexander, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a population of 1,062 and operates under secondary treatment, typical for small communities in the region. The plant is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, within 10 km of the coastline. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the basic requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provincial guidelines. For small agglomerations like this, lagoon-based systems are common due to their cost-effectiveness and simplicity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Lake Winnipeg watershed, a large and ecologically significant freshwater lake. Lake Winnipeg is known for its algal blooms driven by nutrient loading, making nutrient management a key concern. The plant's location near the coast means its discharge can directly influence the lake's water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Winnipeg basin, which drains into the Nelson River and ultimately Hudson Bay. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake prone to eutrophication from phosphorus and nitrogen inputs. The plant's proximity to the lake (within 10 km) means its secondary-treated effluent contributes to the nutrient load, impacting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tipi Road in Zaagiing/Fort Alexander, Manitoba, Canada, near the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg.
The plant serves a population of 1,062 people in the community of Zaagiing/Fort Alexander.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Winnipeg watershed, which flows into the Nelson River and eventually Hudson Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting basic regulatory standards for small communities in Canada.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is typical for small agglomerations under this framework.
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