Overview
Redwater wastewater treatment plant in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada, provides secondary treatment for the local community. It operates under Canadian provincial and federal wastewater regulations.
The Redwater wastewater treatment plant is located in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada, serving the area's municipal wastewater needs. As a secondary treatment facility, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. Operating under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the plant must meet federal effluent quality standards. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for most Canadian municipal plants, ensuring compliance with environmental objectives. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Saskatchewan River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, making effective treatment essential for ecological and human health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Saskatchewan River watershed, which flows into the Saskatchewan River system and eventually into Hudson Bay. This basin supports fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and provides drinking water for several communities downstream. Effective secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river network.
Frequently asked questions
The Redwater wastewater treatment plant is located in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada, serving the Redwater area.
The Redwater plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the North Saskatchewan River basin.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which set effluent quality standards.
The plant protects the North Saskatchewan River watershed, which supports aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
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