Overview
Lagune Village Sainte de Madawaska is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Paroisse de Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, serving a population of 1,334. It treats municipal wastewater under Canadian provincial regulations.
Lagune Village Sainte de Madawaska is a wastewater treatment plant located in the rural community of Paroisse de Sainte-Anne, within the Madawaska County of New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,334 residents, operating as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small-scale facility in Canada, the plant is subject to provincial environmental regulations under the New Brunswick Clean Environment Act. Canadian plants of this size typically employ lagoon-based or primary treatment systems, with effluent quality standards set by the province. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively managing local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint John River system. This river flows southward through New Brunswick and into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant estuary known for its high tidal range and diverse marine life. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish species like Atlantic salmon, and marine mammals. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the estuary and its dependent species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route 144 in the local service district of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, within the parish of Sainte-Anne, part of the town of Vallée-des-Rivières, in Madawaska County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,334 residents in the surrounding rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Saint John River system and eventually reaches the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under the New Brunswick Clean Environment Act, which sets effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants in the province.
Small plants in Canada often use lagoon-based systems or primary treatment, with disinfection as needed. Provincial regulations require compliance with effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters.
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