North Treatment Plan - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Tahsis, British Columbia

North Treatment Plan serves the small coastal community of Tahsis, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 161, reflecting the remote and low-density character of the area. As a secondary treatment facility, North Treatment Plan meets the standard required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 104.00 cubic meters per year is consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local marine environment near Tahsis, which is part of the Nootka Sound watershed. This area supports diverse marine life, including salmon and other fish species, and is an important ecological zone on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Nootka Sound, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This marine environment supports a rich ecosystem, including salmon runs, herring, and other fish species, as well as marine mammals and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a habitat and migratory corridor.