Overview
Oil Springs Lagoons is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,114 people in Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Great Lakes Basin.
Oil Springs Lagoons is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 1,114 residents and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for communities of this size under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Great Lakes Basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem. The plant's inland location and small population served contribute to a lower environmental footprint compared to larger coastal facilities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the St. Clair River, part of the Great Lakes Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The Great Lakes are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Oil Springs Lagoons is located at 2630 Roady Park Road in Oil Springs, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,114 residents in the Oil Springs area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the St. Clair River and ultimately the Great Lakes.
Oil Springs Lagoons provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for small communities under Canadian regulations.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which align with the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act.
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