Overview
Lagune wastewater treatment plant serves Paroisse de Drummond, New Brunswick, Canada, with secondary treatment for a population of 1,374. It discharges 616.70 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Lagune is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paroisse de Drummond, a rural community in Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,374 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater from the area. The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size. With a daily discharge volume of 616.70 cubic meters, the facility meets the standard treatment requirements for small agglomerations in New Brunswick. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Saint John River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Fundy. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for fish species, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and rich biodiversity. The watershed supports Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and other species, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
The Lagune plant is located at 14 Rue Jean-Pierre, Hennigar Corner, in the rural community of Paroisse de Drummond, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,374 residents in the Paroisse de Drummond area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by disinfection before discharge.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations in New Brunswick, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality.
The treated effluent flows into the Saint John River basin and eventually reaches the Bay of Fundy, a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects aquatic ecosystems.
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