Overview
Pine Falls Lagoons is a secondary treatment plant serving Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater near the Winnipeg River system, supporting local water quality.
Pine Falls Lagoons is a wastewater treatment facility located in Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,067 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the region. As a lagoon-based system, the plant uses natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating its proximity to Lake Winnipeg, a major freshwater body. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 479 cubic meters, reflecting its scale for a small agglomeration. The treated effluent from Pine Falls Lagoons ultimately flows into the Winnipeg River system, which drains into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this important freshwater ecosystem.
Environmental context
Pine Falls Lagoons discharges into the Winnipeg River basin, which flows into Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. The lake supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including commercial and recreational fisheries. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Pine Falls Lagoons is located on Snoman Trail in Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada, near the Winnipeg River system.
The plant serves approximately 1,067 residents in the Powerview-Pine Falls area.
The plant uses secondary treatment via lagoon systems, and the treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Winnipeg River and ultimately Lake Winnipeg.
The plant protects the Winnipeg River system and Lake Winnipeg by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollutants that could harm aquatic life and water quality.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities like Powerview-Pine Falls to meet these requirements.
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