Overview
Rm of Kelsey wastewater treatment plant serves Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, Canada. This secondary treatment facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.
The Rm of Kelsey wastewater treatment plant is located in Cranberry Portage, within the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small community of approximately 610 residents, providing essential sanitation services in this northern region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population scale. Under Canadian wastewater regulations, facilities serving small communities are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges an average of 409 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saskatchewan River system and then into Lake Winnipeg. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital resource for the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive northern ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Saskatchewan River system, which flows into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake with significant ecological importance, supporting fisheries and migratory birds. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this sensitive boreal forest region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cranberry Portage, within the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 610 residents in the Cranberry Portage area.
The plant uses secondary treatment to process wastewater before discharging it into the local watershed.
The treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Saskatchewan River system and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines for wastewater, which require secondary treatment for facilities of this scale to protect receiving waters.
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