Overview
Point Leamington Wastewater is a secondary treatment plant serving 310 residents in Point Leamington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment.
Point Leamington Wastewater is a municipal treatment facility located on Main Street in Point Leamington, Newfoundland and Labrador. The plant serves a small population of 310 residents, reflecting the rural character of this coastal community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial water management standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The facility's discharge volume of 139.00 cubic meters per day indicates a scale appropriate for the small population served. Canadian wastewater regulations require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive environments, which applies here given the coastal location. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the local coastal waters of Notre Dame Bay. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to protect the receiving marine environment from nutrient enrichment and other potential impacts.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Notre Dame Bay, part of the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland's northeast coast. This marine environment supports important fisheries, including cod and lobster, and provides habitat for seabirds and marine mammals. The bay is influenced by the cold Labrador Current, which brings nutrient-rich waters that sustain a productive ecosystem. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of this coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Main Street in Point Leamington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the coastal community of Point Leamington.
The plant serves a population of 310 residents in the town of Point Leamington and surrounding area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of Notre Dame Bay, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is typically required to protect marine ecosystems.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is standard to meet federal and provincial water quality guidelines, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal environments.
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