Overview
Outfall wastewater treatment plant serves Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,359.
Outfall is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,359 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00. It is situated in a coastal region within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which set national effluent quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including fish stocks and coastal ecosystems. The plant's location near the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local coastal waters. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting marine habitats and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Outfall is located in Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, near The Battery area.
The plant serves a population of 5,359 residents in the Torbay area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local coastal waters that flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which set national standards for effluent quality.
For small agglomerations in Canada, secondary treatment is typically required to meet WSER standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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