Overview
Oxford County Ingersoll WWTP serves approximately 13,165 residents in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. The operational plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
Oxford County Ingersoll WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of around 13,165, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managed under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which aligns with federal and provincial regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thames River and then into Lake St. Clair, part of the Great Lakes system. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making effective treatment crucial for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Oxford County Ingersoll WWTP flows into the Thames River watershed, which drains into Lake St. Clair and subsequently the Great Lakes system. This region supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the water quality is important for both ecological balance and human use, including recreation and drinking water sources downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Charles Street West in Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 13,165 residents in the Ingersoll area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Thames River and eventually into Lake St. Clair.
The plant operates under Ontario's environmental regulations and the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets standards for treatment and discharge.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under Canadian federal guidelines to protect receiving water bodies.
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