Outfall C Wastewater Treatment Plant, Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Outfall C is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on the waterfront of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 1,866 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, Outfall C meets the regulatory requirements typical for Canadian coastal communities. In Canada, wastewater treatment is governed by the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for most systems. The plant's discharge volume is 838 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small-scale operation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Prince Rupert. This area supports diverse marine life, including salmon, herring, and other commercially important species. The receiving environment is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional fisheries and the broader marine ecosystem of the North Pacific.

Outfall C discharges into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The area is part of the Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound, which support rich marine biodiversity including salmon, halibut, and seabird populations. The local watershed drains from the Coast Mountains into the ocean, and the plant's discharge must meet federal standards to protect aquatic life and human health.