Overview
Lockeport Wastewater Treatment serves 449 residents in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast, supporting local environmental health.
Lockeport Wastewater Treatment is a municipal facility located on Locke Island in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Canada. Serving a small population of 449, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the town. The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which require secondary treatment for coastal communities to protect marine environments. As a small agglomeration, it meets the standards set by the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the local coastal waters. The surrounding area supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory seabirds, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Lockeport, Nova Scotia. The coastal waters are part of the Scotian Shelf, a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries, lobster grounds, and seabird colonies. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 94 John Street on Locke Island in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 449 residents of the Town of Lockeport.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal waters near Lockeport.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for Canadian coastal communities to protect marine environments.
The plant operates under the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to sensitive environments like coastal waters.
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