Overview
North Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant serves approximately 51,000 residents in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The facility discharges treated effluent into the Lake Nipissing watershed, supporting local water quality.
The North Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located on Kate Pace Way in North Bay, Ontario, serving a population of about 51,454. It operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for effluent quality. The plant is situated in the northeastern part of the province, near the shores of Lake Nipissing. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under Canadian federal regulations. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million liters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the community's needs. The operational status is active, ensuring continuous treatment of municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into Lake Nipissing, a large freshwater lake that drains via the French River into Georgian Bay, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of Lake Nipissing and downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Nipissing watershed, which drains through the French River into Georgian Bay and then into Lake Huron, a major component of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as walleye and pike, and is important for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Kate Pace Way in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, in the Nipissing District of Northeastern Ontario.
The plant serves approximately 51,454 residents in the city of North Bay and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Nipissing watershed, which flows via the French River into Georgian Bay and ultimately into Lake Huron.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations and Canada's federal wastewater standards, which require at least secondary treatment for facilities of this scale.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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