Overview
Millidgeville WWTP is an operational municipal wastewater treatment plant in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, serving approximately 19,950 people. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Saint John River system.
Millidgeville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 19,950, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure and operates under Canadian federal and provincial environmental regulations. As a Canadian facility, it is subject to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate minimum effluent quality standards for carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and acute lethality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is known for its high tidal range and supports diverse marine life, including important fish and bird populations. The plant's operations are critical for protecting the river and downstream coastal ecosystem from nutrient and pollutant loading.
Environmental context
Millidgeville WWTP discharges into the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its extreme tides and rich biodiversity. The river and bay support critical habitats for fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
Millidgeville WWTP is located on Rivershore Drive in the Cedar Point area of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 19,950 people in the Millidgeville area of Saint John.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy.
As a Canadian facility, Millidgeville WWTP is regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which set national effluent quality standards.
Plants of this scale in Canada typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by the WSER to meet effluent quality standards for carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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