Overview
Rivercrest LID1 is a decommissioned secondary treatment plant in Rivercrest, Manitoba, Canada. It served a population of 506 with a discharge volume of 227.30 units.
Rivercrest LID1 is a decommissioned wastewater treatment plant located in Rivercrest, within the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada. The plant served a small population of 506 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community setting. The plant provided secondary treatment, a standard level for small Canadian agglomerations. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, such facilities typically operate under permits issued by the Manitoba government, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from Rivercrest LID1 would have been discharged into local waterways within the Red River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, ecologically important lake that faces challenges from nutrient loading, making proper wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharged into the Red River basin, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a significant migratory corridor for birds. Nutrient enrichment from upstream sources has led to algal blooms, highlighting the importance of effective wastewater treatment in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Rivercrest LID1 is located on Deepdale Boulevard in Rivercrest, within the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant served a population of 506 residents, typical of a small rural community in Manitoba.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for most Canadian wastewater facilities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Manitoba, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under provincial environmental laws and the federal Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Small plants like Rivercrest LID1 typically require permits that set effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters.
The Red River basin drains into Lake Winnipeg, a large lake that supports fisheries, recreation, and biodiversity. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, making treatment important for lake health.
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