Overview
RM of Woodlands Warren Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Manitoba, Canada, serving 245 people. It discharges 110.20 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
The RM of Woodlands Warren Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands, Manitoba, Canada. This small-scale plant serves a population of 245 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, wastewater treatment plants of this size are typically required to meet effluent quality guidelines set by Environment Canada and Manitoba's Conservation and Water Stewardship. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg via the Red River system. Lake Winnipeg is a large, ecologically important lake that experiences eutrophication challenges, making nutrient removal a key concern for upstream treatment plants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Red River basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is the 10th largest freshwater lake in the world and supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including commercial and recreational fisheries. Nutrient loading from upstream sources contributes to algal blooms, highlighting the importance of effective wastewater treatment in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands, Manitoba, Canada, approximately 50 km northwest of Winnipeg.
The plant serves a population of 245 residents, typical of a small rural community in Manitoba.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Red River basin that flows into Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under Canadian federal wastewater regulations and Manitoba's provincial environmental standards, which require secondary treatment and effluent quality monitoring.
Small rural plants in Canada often use lagoon systems or mechanical secondary treatment. The RM of Woodlands Warren Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is standard for this scale.
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