Overview
Lumsden Wastewater System is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,766 residents in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Lumsden Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada. The plant serves a population of 1,766 and provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is operational and discharges an average volume of 792.90 cubic meters per day. Under Canadian regulations, such facilities are typically governed by provincial permits under the Saskatchewan Environmental Management and Protection Act. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Qu'Appelle River system, part of the larger Nelson River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Qu'Appelle River, which flows eastward into the Assiniboine River, then into the Red River, and eventually into Lake Winnipeg via the Nelson River system. The Qu'Appelle River valley is ecologically sensitive, supporting wetlands and fish habitats. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid prairie region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Canning Road in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Regina.
The plant serves a population of 1,766 residents in the town of Lumsden and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Qu'Appelle River system, part of the Nelson River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical Canadian standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Saskatchewan's Environmental Management and Protection Act, which governs wastewater discharges. For small systems like this, secondary treatment is standard to protect receiving waters.
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