Overview
Radville Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 978 residents in Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada. It discharges 477.30 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
Radville Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada. The plant serves a small population of around 978 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It operates under the regulatory framework of Saskatchewan's Environmental Management and Protection Act, which governs wastewater discharges in the province. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small Canadian communities, ensuring that organic matter and suspended solids are significantly reduced before discharge. Lagoon systems are common in the region, utilizing natural biological processes in aerated or facultative ponds. The plant's discharge volume is 477.30 cubic meters per day, indicating a modest flow consistent with the population served. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Souris River system, part of the larger Missouri River basin. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. Proper treatment at Radville Lagoon helps protect water quality in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Environmental context
Radville Lagoon discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Souris River, a tributary of the Assiniboine River, which eventually joins the Red River and drains into Lake Winnipeg. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these rivers is critical for aquatic habitats and downstream communities. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Radville Lagoon is located in Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada, within the rural municipality of Laurier No. 38.
The plant serves approximately 978 residents of Radville and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Souris River system, part of the Missouri River basin.
Radville Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Canada under provincial regulations.
The plant operates under Saskatchewan's Environmental Management and Protection Act, which sets effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater. For small lagoon systems, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters.
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