Overview
Mt Currie Aerated Lagoons is a secondary treatment plant serving 633 people in British Columbia, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Mt Currie Aerated Lagoons is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie area of British Columbia, Canada. It serves a small population of 633 residents in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, operating as a secondary treatment facility using aerated lagoon technology. As a secondary treatment plant, Mt Currie Aerated Lagoons meets the standard requirements under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for most municipal wastewater discharges. The plant's design and operation align with the British Columbia Municipal Wastewater Regulation, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow through the Pemberton Valley, eventually reaching the Lillooet River and then the Fraser River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for salmon populations and other species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pemberton Valley watershed, which drains via the Lillooet River into the Fraser River, one of Canada's most significant salmon-bearing rivers. The Fraser River estuary and delta provide critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loading, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems in this mountainous region.
Frequently asked questions
Mt Currie Aerated Lagoons is located in the Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie area of British Columbia, Canada, within the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.
The plant serves a population of 633 residents in the surrounding community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways in the Pemberton Valley, which flow into the Lillooet River and eventually the Fraser River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment using aerated lagoons, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Canada and meets provincial regulations under British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation.
In British Columbia, wastewater treatment plants operate under the Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which sets standards for effluent quality and environmental protection. The regulation aligns with the federal Fisheries Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
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