Musgrave Harbour Outfall Wastewater Treatment Plant, Newfoundland and Labrador

Musgrave Harbour Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Marine Drive in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 523 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for communities of this size in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's operational status is active, and it handles an average daily flow of 235 cubic meters. Secondary treatment aligns with Canadian federal guidelines for coastal communities to protect marine environments. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, which is the ultimate receiving water body for this coastal facility. Given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the discharge is subject to regulations under the Canadian Fisheries Act and provincial environmental standards to safeguard marine ecosystems and local fisheries.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Musgrave Harbour, a coastal community in Newfoundland and Labrador. The local watershed drains into the ocean, supporting diverse marine life including fish stocks important to regional fisheries. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, making it critical to maintain treatment standards to prevent nutrient loading and protect sensitive coastal habitats.