Red Deer County Dickson Dam Reservoir Wastewater Treatment Plant, Innisfail, Alberta

Red Deer County Dickson Dam Reservoir is a wastewater treatment plant located near Innisfail in Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 16 people, reflecting its role as a facility for a very small community or remote area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under Alberta's environmental regulatory framework. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's small scale aligns with typical Canadian standards for rural wastewater management. In Alberta, such facilities are regulated under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, ensuring compliance with discharge quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Red Deer River system. This river flows through central Alberta and eventually joins the South Saskatchewan River, contributing to the larger Saskatchewan River basin. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Red Deer River watershed, which flows through central Alberta and joins the South Saskatchewan River, eventually reaching Hudson Bay via the Nelson River system. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and the river is an important resource for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.