Overview
Main Street Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 668 residents in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Main Street Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Green's Road in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 668 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment facility, Main Street Outfall meets the typical requirements for small Canadian communities under provincial and federal regulations. Canadian wastewater facilities of this scale are generally regulated under the Canada Water Act and provincial environmental protection acts, which set effluent quality standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Burin is located on the Burin Peninsula, a coastal region with rugged terrain and a cold maritime climate. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Main Street Outfall flows into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Burin, Newfoundland. This area is part of the cold Labrador Current ecosystem, which supports important fisheries such as cod, herring, and shellfish. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, meaning treated wastewater enters a sensitive marine environment where nutrient loading and pathogen control are critical for maintaining water quality and aquatic health.
Frequently asked questions
Main Street Outfall is located on Green's Road in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the Burin Peninsula.
The plant serves a population of 668 residents in the Burin area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Burin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet standard effluent quality requirements.
Canadian wastewater plants are regulated under the Canada Water Act and provincial environmental protection acts. For small communities like Burin, secondary treatment is typical to protect coastal marine ecosystems.
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