Outfall H Wastewater Treatment Plant, Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Outfall H is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Cow Bay Road in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a population of 1,319 and operates with secondary treatment, meeting the standard requirements for coastal communities in Canada. As a secondary treatment plant, Outfall H provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 592.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Canadian wastewater facilities are regulated under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment for systems discharging to marine environments. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, discharging into the marine waters of the Pacific Ocean near Prince Rupert. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and other marine species. The treated effluent contributes to the overall water quality in the region, which is important for local fisheries and ecosystem health.

Outfall H discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The receiving environment is a marine ecosystem that supports salmon, herring, and other commercially and ecologically important species. The area is part of the broader Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound region, which provides critical habitat for marine mammals and seabirds. Proper treatment helps protect these sensitive coastal waters from nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination.