Overview
Rainy River Wastewater Treatment serves the town of Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, providing secondary treatment for a population of 1,094. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Rainy River basin.
Rainy River Wastewater Treatment is a municipal facility located on Government Road in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 1,094, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in Northwestern Ontario, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater systems, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for effluent quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for municipal wastewater in Canada, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The facility's discharge volume is reported at 491.00 (units unspecified, likely cubic meters per day or similar), reflecting the scale of the community served. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rainy River watershed, which flows into the Rainy River and eventually reaches Lake of the Woods, a large transboundary lake shared with the United States. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource. The plant's operation helps maintain the health of this downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rainy River watershed, which drains into the Rainy River and ultimately Lake of the Woods. This lake is a large, ecologically sensitive water body that supports fish populations, waterfowl, and aquatic plants. The region's cold climate and seasonal ice cover influence treatment efficiency and discharge dynamics. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality in a transboundary ecosystem shared with Minnesota, USA.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Government Road in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, in the Rainy River District of Northwestern Ontario.
The plant serves approximately 1,094 people, representing the town of Rainy River and its surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rainy River watershed, which flows into the Rainy River and eventually reaches Lake of the Woods.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard minimum requirement for municipal wastewater in Canada under federal and provincial regulations.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent, ensuring effluent quality standards are met.
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