Overview
Otterburne Wastewater Stabilization Pond serves 334 people in Manitoba, Canada, with secondary treatment.
Otterburne Wastewater Stabilization Pond is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Otterburne, Manitoba, within the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry. The plant serves a small population of 334 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets environmental quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Red River system and then into Lake Winnipeg. Protecting this downstream environment is critical, as Lake Winnipeg faces challenges from nutrient loading. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce the impact on the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River basin, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg, a large and ecologically important lake. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for recreation and fisheries. Nutrient management is a key concern in this region due to the lake's susceptibility to algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Elmgrove Drive in Otterburne, Manitoba, within the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 334 residents, typical of a small rural community in Manitoba.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet environmental standards.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and provincial laws. For small communities, secondary treatment is often required to protect receiving waters, and plants must obtain permits from provincial authorities.
The plant discharges into the Red River basin, which flows into Lake Winnipeg. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can cause algal blooms in the lake.
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