Overview
Marine Drive Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,670 people in Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Marine Drive Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 1,670 residents and provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for coastal communities in Canada to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant, Marine Drive Outfall meets the requirements of the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for all wastewater systems discharging into fish-bearing waters. The plant's discharge volume is 750 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small service area. The plant discharges treated effluent near the coast of Newfoundland, ultimately entering the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The secondary treatment process helps protect the local marine ecosystem from nutrient over-enrichment and pathogen contamination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of western Newfoundland, which flow into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This region supports important fisheries, including cod and lobster, and provides habitat for marine mammals such as whales and seals. The Gulf of St. Lawrence is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. Secondary treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
Marine Drive Outfall is located on Marine Drive in Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves the local community in the western part of the island.
The plant serves a population of 1,670 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the Meadows area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The outfall releases the treated water into the marine environment.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which require secondary treatment or equivalent for wastewater systems discharging into fish-bearing waters. Provincial regulations from Newfoundland and Labrador also apply.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is standard to meet WSER requirements. This typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce organic matter and solids.
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