Overview
Ravensview Wastewater Treatment serves Kingston, Ontario, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 110,862 people. The plant is operational and discharges into the St. Lawrence River watershed.
Ravensview Wastewater Treatment is a municipal facility located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, serving a population of about 110,862. The plant is situated along Lasalle Boulevard in the St. Lawrence Woods area, near the northeastern shore of Lake Ontario. As a key component of Kingston's wastewater infrastructure, it handles a significant portion of the city's sewage. The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which aligns with the Canada-wide standards for wastewater systems. For a facility serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, and effluent quality must meet federal and provincial guidelines. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar), indicating a substantial treatment capability. Treated effluent from Ravensview is discharged into the St. Lawrence River, which flows northeastward into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem, including the Kingston Basin and the Thousand Islands region, which support diverse fish populations and migratory birds.
Environmental context
Ravensview Wastewater Treatment discharges into the St. Lawrence River, a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes the Kingston Basin, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including lake sturgeon and various waterfowl. Downstream, the river flows through the Thousand Islands archipelago, a region known for its biodiversity and recreational importance. Protecting water quality in this area is critical for maintaining the health of the St. Lawrence River ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Ravensview Wastewater Treatment is located on Lasalle Boulevard in the St. Lawrence Woods area of Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 110,862 people in the Kingston area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the St. Lawrence River, which flows from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which implement federal standards under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Fisheries Act. Facilities of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards and effluent quality criteria.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants serving over 100,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to meet federal and provincial effluent standards.
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