Overview
Pottersburg Pollution Control Plant serves London, Ontario, treating wastewater for approximately 52,000 residents. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for municipal wastewater.
Pottersburg Pollution Control Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in London, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of about 52,000, it plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater within the Thames River watershed. As a Canadian plant in Ontario, it operates under provincial regulations that align with the Canada-wide strategy for wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million liters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Thames River, which flows into Lake St. Clair and then the Detroit River, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thames River, which flows through southwestern Ontario into Lake St. Clair, then via the Detroit River to Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and is a critical migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality here is essential for the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in London, Ontario, Canada, along the Thames Valley Parkway.
The plant serves approximately 52,067 residents in the London area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Thames River, which flows into Lake St. Clair and eventually Lake Erie.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Facilities of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
In Canada, plants serving over 50,000 people are generally expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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