Overview
Riverdale LID2 is a decommissioned secondary treatment plant in Riverdale, Manitoba, Canada. It served a small population of 284 before ceasing operations.
Riverdale LID2 was a wastewater treatment plant located in Riverdale, within the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada. The plant served a small population of 284 residents and operated with secondary treatment. It has since been decommissioned. As a secondary treatment facility, Riverdale LID2 would have met the basic Canadian regulatory standards for wastewater treatment, which typically require secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant's small scale aligns with its rural setting, where decentralized treatment is common. The plant's treated effluent was discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Red River and then Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, ecologically sensitive lake that experiences eutrophication issues, making nutrient removal important for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge entered the Red River basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds. The lake faces challenges from nutrient pollution, so even small treatment plants play a role in managing local water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Riverdale LID2 is located in Riverdale, within the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant served a small population of 284 residents before being decommissioned.
The plant discharged treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Red River and ultimately Lake Winnipeg.
Riverdale LID2 provided secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for municipal wastewater in Canada.
The plant was decommissioned, likely due to its small scale and age, with the population possibly being connected to a larger regional system.
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