Overview
Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant serves Calgary, Alberta, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 157,000 residents. The plant is operational and located inland, discharging into local waterways.
Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in the Cranston area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 157,000 people, making it a significant component of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. This regulatory framework aims to reduce pollutants and protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treatment processes are designed to handle the demands of a growing urban population in Calgary. The treated effluent from Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is discharged into the Bow River watershed, which flows through Calgary and eventually joins the South Saskatchewan River. This river system is vital for downstream communities, agriculture, and aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Bow River, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bow River, a major tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, which ultimately drains into Hudson Bay via the Nelson River system. The Bow River supports diverse aquatic life, including trout and other cold-water species, and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal supply downstream. The plant's operations help protect this sensitive riverine ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the Cranston neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, near Cranbrook Gardens SE.
The plant serves approximately 157,234 people in the Calgary area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Bow River, which flows through Calgary and into the South Saskatchewan River system.
The plant operates under the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets national standards for wastewater treatment to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under Canadian regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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