Overview
Red Sucker Lake School Sequencing Batch Reactor is a secondary treatment plant in Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan / Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba, Canada, serving 398 people with a discharge volume of 178.60.
The Red Sucker Lake School Sequencing Batch Reactor is a wastewater treatment facility located in the remote community of Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan / Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 398 residents, providing secondary treatment to protect local water quality. The plant is operational and discharges treated wastewater into the surrounding environment. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the basic standard for organic matter removal, which is typical for small communities in Canada. Canadian wastewater regulations under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) require secondary treatment or equivalent for most systems, ensuring compliance with national standards. The plant's design and operation align with these federal requirements. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Hayes River drainage basin, ultimately flowing into Hudson Bay. This remote northern region supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats in the subarctic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hayes River basin, which drains into Hudson Bay. This remote subarctic watershed supports cold-water fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory waterfowl. The region's short growing season and low temperatures make aquatic ecosystems particularly sensitive to nutrient enrichment and contaminants, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan / Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba, Canada, a remote community in the northern part of the province.
The plant serves a population of 398 residents, typical for a small rural community in northern Canada.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Hayes River drainage basin that flows into Hudson Bay.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for most systems to protect fish habitat and human health.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment using technologies like sequencing batch reactors is common. These systems provide reliable organic matter removal and are suitable for remote locations with limited infrastructure.
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