Overview
Morley Townsite WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 220 people in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Morley Townsite WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mînî Thnî, within the Municipal District of Bighorn, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 220 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards. The plant's secondary treatment process meets the regulatory requirements for small communities in Alberta, which are typically governed by provincial environmental protection acts. The plant's discharge volume of 99.00 units indicates consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bow River system and then into the South Saskatchewan River. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bow River basin, which flows through the Canadian Rockies and prairie regions before joining the South Saskatchewan River. The downstream environment supports fish species such as trout and whitefish, and the river is a critical water source for agriculture and communities. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in sustaining biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Morley Townsite WWTP is located in Mînî Thnî, within the Municipal District of Bighorn, Alberta, Canada.
The plant serves a small population of 220 residents in the Morley Townsite area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Bow River system and eventually the South Saskatchewan River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Alberta under provincial environmental regulations.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which sets effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater. For small systems like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters.
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