Overview
Plaster Rock Wapske is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Gordon Parish, New Brunswick, Canada. Serving approximately 1,388 people, it discharges 955 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
Plaster Rock Wapske is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in the Tobique Subdivision of Wapske, within Gordon Parish, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a small population of around 1,388 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small Canadian municipalities, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. It operates under provincial regulations administered by the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, which issues permits for effluent quality and discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tobique River, a tributary of the Saint John River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant ecosystem known for its high tides and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tobique River watershed, which flows into the Saint John River and eventually reaches the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is an ecologically sensitive area with critical habitats for fish, birds, and marine mammals. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Tobique Subdivision of Wapske, within Gordon Parish, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,388 residents in the surrounding rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated provincially. New Brunswick requires permits for effluent discharge, and secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet water quality standards.
The plant discharges into the Tobique River watershed, which flows into the Saint John River and then the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish, and marine species, making effluent quality important for ecosystem health.
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