Overview
Municipalite de Mont Saint Pierre is a secondary treatment plant serving 166 people in Mont-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada. It discharges 122.70 cubic meters of treated wastewater near the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Municipalite de Mont Saint Pierre is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 5 Rue Emond in Mont-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 166 residents in this coastal community within the Gaspesie region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. As a small facility in Canada, it operates under provincial regulations enforced by the Ministere de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC), which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a major marine ecosystem. The plant's proximity to the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine life, including fish and shellfish habitats that support local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a vast marine estuary that receives drainage from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. The coastal waters near Mont-Saint-Pierre are ecologically sensitive, with important habitats for species such as Atlantic salmon and marine invertebrates. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the gulf's productivity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5 Rue Emond in Mont-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada, in the Gaspesie region along the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The plant serves a small community of 166 residents in Mont-Saint-Pierre.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
As a Canadian municipal plant, it operates under Quebec's environmental regulations administered by the Ministere de l'Environnement, which set effluent quality standards for secondary treatment.
Small Canadian plants often use secondary treatment, such as aerated lagoons or package plants, to meet provincial standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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