Overview
Lincoln Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lincoln, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, serving approximately 1,481 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Lincoln Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Lincoln area of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a small population of about 1,481 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is part of the regional infrastructure managed by the City of Fredericton. As a secondary treatment plant, Lincoln Lagoon meets the standard requirements for wastewater treatment in Canada, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is the minimum level required for most municipal plants under Canadian regulations, ensuring protection of public health and the environment. The treated effluent from Lincoln Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint John River, a major waterway in New Brunswick. The Saint John River flows into the Bay of Fundy, known for its high tides and diverse marine ecosystem. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine environment. The Bay of Fundy supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species and marine mammals. The secondary treatment provided by Lincoln Lagoon helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln Lagoon is located in the Lincoln area of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, along Promenade Vanier Industrial Drive.
The plant serves approximately 1,481 residents in the Lincoln area of Fredericton.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Saint John River and ultimately into the Bay of Fundy.
Lincoln Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater plants in Canada, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Canada Water Act and provincial regulations. Secondary treatment is typically required for plants serving small communities to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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