Mount Albert WPCP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in East Gwillimbury, Ontario

Mount Albert WPCP (Water Pollution Control Plant) is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Doane Road in East Gwillimbury, within the York Region of Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,800 residents and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for smaller agglomerations in Canada. Under the Canada Water Act and provincial regulations, secondary treatment is required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 807 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small scale. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Lake Simcoe watershed. Lake Simcoe is a large inland lake in southern Ontario, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

Mount Albert WPCP discharges into a local stream that flows into the East Holland River, a tributary of Lake Simcoe. Lake Simcoe is a major inland lake in Ontario, supporting coldwater fish species like lake trout and whitefish, and is a key recreational resource. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical to prevent algal blooms in the lake.