Overview
Roberts Arm Outfall is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Robert's Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving 727 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast of Newfoundland.
Roberts Arm Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Main Street in Robert's Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small community of 727 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small agglomerations in Canada. The plant's treatment process is secondary, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 430 cubic meters per day, the facility is designed to meet Canadian federal and provincial wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, likely entering the Atlantic Ocean via nearby bays or inlets. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of the surrounding bays and coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Roberts Arm Outfall is located on Main Street in Robert's Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 727 people in the community of Robert's Arm.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, likely through an outfall pipe into a nearby bay or inlet.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the Canadian Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which require secondary treatment or equivalent for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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