Overview
The Resort Village of Candle Lake Wastewater System in Saskatchewan, Canada, serves a small population of 142 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, supporting the region's water quality.
The Resort Village of Candle Lake Wastewater System is a municipal facility located in Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. It serves a small community of 142 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural resort village. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater in a region known for its lakes and recreational areas. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, such facilities are required to meet effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's design aligns with typical standards for small communities in Saskatchewan. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saskatchewan River system and eventually into Hudson Bay. The plant helps protect Candle Lake and downstream water bodies from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting aquatic life and recreational use of the area's lakes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Candle Lake area, part of the Saskatchewan River basin that flows into Lake Winnipeg and ultimately Hudson Bay. The region features boreal forest and numerous lakes, supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of these sensitive northern waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, within the Resort Village of Candle Lake and the rural municipality of Paddockwood No. 520.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard effluent quality requirements.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Saskatchewan River system and eventually reaches Hudson Bay, protecting Candle Lake and downstream ecosystems.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Saskatchewan provincial regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) which set national standards for effluent quality.
For small communities with populations under 500, secondary treatment is common and effective, often using lagoons or mechanical systems to meet regulatory standards for BOD, TSS, and other parameters.
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