Overview
Milverton Lagoon is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Perth East, Ontario, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,264 and discharges into the local watershed.
Milverton Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Perth East, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 2,264 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment system in the rural region of Perth County. As a lagoon-based system, the plant likely provides secondary treatment through natural biological processes, which is typical for small communities in Ontario. The facility operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which requires compliance with provincial water quality standards and the Canada Water Act. The treated effluent from Milverton Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lake Huron basin via the Maitland River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture in the region.
Environmental context
Milverton Lagoon discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Maitland River, which empties into Lake Huron. Lake Huron is a major Great Lake supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as lake trout and walleye. The plant's effluent must meet provincial water quality standards to protect downstream habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Milverton Lagoon is located in Perth East, Ontario, Canada, in Perth County. The facility serves the community of Milverton and surrounding areas.
Milverton Lagoon serves a population of approximately 2,264 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Milverton Lagoon is a lagoon-based treatment system, which typically uses natural biological processes to treat wastewater. This method is common for small communities in Ontario and provides secondary-level treatment.
Milverton Lagoon operates under Ontario's provincial water quality regulations and the Canada Water Act. Facilities of this scale are required to meet effluent standards to protect receiving water bodies.
Milverton Lagoon discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Maitland River and ultimately Lake Huron. Protecting water quality in this system is important for aquatic life and regional water resources.
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