Overview
North Cobalt Wastewater Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada, serving 724 people. It discharges 325.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
North Cobalt Wastewater Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada. It serves a small population of 724 residents in the North Cobalt area, operating as a secondary treatment lagoon system. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for Canadian municipal wastewater facilities under federal and provincial regulations. For a small community of this size, lagoon systems are common and cost-effective, relying on natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Timiskaming, part of the Ottawa River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Ottawa River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Timiskaming watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and eventually the St. Lawrence River. The receiving waters support fish populations and other aquatic species, and maintaining treatment standards is essential for preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Proctors Road in North Cobalt, Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 724 residents in the North Cobalt area of Temiskaming Shores.
The plant uses secondary treatment via a lagoon system, which relies on natural biological processes to break down organic matter and remove pollutants.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Timiskaming watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and ultimately the St. Lawrence River.
In Ontario, municipal wastewater treatment is regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, with permits issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for most facilities.
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