Overview
Longwood Wastewater Treatment Facility serves Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada, treating wastewater for about 11,200 residents. It is an operational plant located near the coast, within 50 km of the Bay of Fundy.
Longwood Wastewater Treatment Facility is a municipal plant located in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 11,199 people in the town and surrounding area, operating as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Canadian facility, the plant is subject to federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and New Brunswick's Clean Water Act. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Kennebecasis River, which flows into the Saint John River and then the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and diverse aquatic life, including important fish and bird species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kennebecasis River, a tributary of the Saint John River, which empties into the Bay of Fundy. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon and other fish. The Bay of Fundy is ecologically sensitive due to its extreme tides and rich marine biodiversity, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Longwood Drive in Quispamsis, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The facility serves approximately 11,199 residents in the town of Quispamsis and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater from the plant flows into the Kennebecasis River, which is part of the Saint John River system that drains into the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations (the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations) and provincial requirements under New Brunswick's Clean Water Act, which set effluent quality standards for municipal plants.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under Canadian regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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