New Bothwell Wastewater Facility - Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba

The New Bothwell Wastewater Facility is a municipal treatment plant located in the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 690 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this rural community. The facility is operational and plays a key role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment meets the typical regulatory requirements under Canadian provincial guidelines, which align with national standards for wastewater effluent quality. The plant is located inland, far from coastal areas. The surrounding region drains into the Red River basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg, a large and ecologically important lake. The plant's operations help protect local waterways and downstream ecosystems.

The plant is situated in the Red River basin, which drains into Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Lake Winnipeg is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters.