Overview
Middleton Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,384 and is operational.
Middleton Wastewater Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 3,384 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the province's wastewater infrastructure. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canada Water Act and the Fisheries Act, which govern effluent quality and environmental protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Bay of Fundy via the Annapolis River system. The Bay of Fundy is known for its high tidal range and supports diverse marine life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Annapolis River watershed, which drains into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a globally significant marine ecosystem with extreme tidal ranges, supporting diverse species such as Atlantic salmon, striped bass, and migratory shorebirds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the bay and its fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada, along the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail in Annapolis County.
The facility serves approximately 3,384 residents in the town of Middleton.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Annapolis River system, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Nova Scotia provincial regulations, including the Fisheries Act and the Canada Water Act, which set effluent quality standards to protect aquatic life.
For small communities in Canada, treatment often includes primary or secondary processes such as sedimentation and biological treatment, designed to meet provincial effluent standards.
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