Overview
Oakville Wastewater System serves 553 people in Oakville, Manitoba, Canada. The operational plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and discharges into the local watershed.
Oakville Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oakville, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 553 residents in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a small-scale facility in Canada, the plant is subject to provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Manitoba's Water Protection Act. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Lake Winnipeg basin, a large and ecologically significant watershed. Lake Winnipeg is known for its vulnerability to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality and aquatic health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent drains into the Lake Winnipeg watershed, which is part of the larger Nelson River system flowing into Hudson Bay. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake that experiences eutrophication issues due to nutrient inputs from agricultural and municipal sources. Protecting this water body requires effective nutrient removal, which is a key consideration for wastewater plants in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Oakville Wastewater System is located at Mile 62 Road North in Oakville, Manitoba, Canada, within the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
The plant serves a small population of 553 residents in the Oakville area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, indicating it is sized for a small community.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial laws like Manitoba's Water Protection Act. Small plants like Oakville must meet effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters.
The plant discharges into the Lake Winnipeg watershed, which is prone to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and supports the health of this ecologically important lake.
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