Overview
Red Lake Water Pollution Control Plant serves the community of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. It is an operational municipal wastewater facility managing local sewage treatment.
The Red Lake Water Pollution Control Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Nugget Street in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 1,839 residents, this plant is part of the region's essential infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For small communities like Red Lake, typical treatment involves secondary processes to meet effluent quality standards, though specific treatment details for this plant are not publicly available. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lake Winnipeg drainage basin via the English River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, flowing into the English River system and eventually reaching Lake Winnipeg. This drainage basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The area's boreal forest and numerous lakes make water quality protection critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Nugget Street in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario.
The plant serves approximately 1,839 residents of Red Lake and the surrounding area.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English River system and ultimately reaches Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial water regulations, which are enforced by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, ensuring compliance with Canadian wastewater standards.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is commonly required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and provincial effluent quality guidelines.
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