Latchford Sewage Treatment Plant | Lac-Jacques-Cartier, Québec Secondary Wastewater Facility

The Latchford Sewage Treatment Plant is located in Lac-Jacques-Cartier, within the Capitale-Nationale region of Québec, Canada. This operational facility provides secondary treatment for municipal wastewater, serving the local community in a rural setting near the Jacques-Cartier River watershed. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for wastewater systems. The plant processes an average discharge volume of 286.00 cubic meters, reflecting its scale for a small agglomeration. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of Québec's Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Jacques-Cartier River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the St. Lawrence ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Jacques-Cartier River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River near Québec City. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The area supports diverse aquatic habitats, including spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon and other native fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.