Overview
The PQ REGION Cowansville Institution Wastewater Treatment System serves 1,081 people in Cowansville, Québec, Canada. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 485.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The PQ REGION Cowansville Institution Wastewater Treatment System is a municipal facility located in Cowansville, Québec, Canada. It serves a population of 1,081, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated near Camping Domaine Tournesol along Chemin Brosseau. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for Canadian municipal wastewater systems to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations in Québec, secondary treatment is expected for communities of this size to protect receiving water quality. The plant discharges an average of 485.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Yamaska River basin, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Yamaska River is known for agricultural runoff and urban impacts, making effective treatment crucial for downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yamaska River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Yamaska River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cowansville, Québec, Canada, near Camping Domaine Tournesol along Chemin Brosseau.
The plant serves a population of 1,081 people, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Yamaska River basin, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for Canadian municipal wastewater systems to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for small agglomerations to protect receiving water bodies.
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