Overview
Lagune Allee des Sarcelles Sheila is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,361 people in Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, Canada. It discharges 611 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Lagune Allee des Sarcelles Sheila is a wastewater treatment facility located in Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 1,361 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for communities of this size in the region. The plant discharges approximately 611 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the basic standards required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for municipal wastewater, which aim to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The coastal environment in this area supports diverse marine life and is part of the larger Acadian ecoregion, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of St. Lawrence via local watercourses. The Gulf is a biologically productive marine environment that supports fisheries, migratory birds, and marine mammals. The coastal waters near Tracadie-Sheila are part of a sensitive estuarine system where nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, Canada, in the Gloucester County region.
The plant serves a population of 1,361 people in the Tracadie-Sheila area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Canada to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set national standards for effluent quality, including secondary treatment requirements for most municipal systems.
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