Overview
Plantagenet Wastewater Treatment Lagoon serves the community of Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario, Canada. This secondary treatment facility discharges 631 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Plantagenet Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is a municipal facility located in Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 1,405 residents in the Prescott and Russell Counties region of Eastern Ontario. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. The facility discharges an average of 631 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day, meeting the regulatory standards set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ottawa River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the broader St. Lawrence River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Plantagenet Wastewater Treatment Lagoon enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Ottawa River. The Ottawa River is a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The St. Lawrence River supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory route for fish. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream environment, including the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario, Canada, in the Prescott and Russell Counties region of Eastern Ontario.
The plant serves approximately 1,405 residents in the Alfred and Plantagenet area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and eventually the St. Lawrence River.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Ontario regulations for communities of this size.
The plant operates under Ontario's environmental regulations, which align with the Canada-wide standards for wastewater systems. Facilities of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards and obtain permits from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
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