Rogers Pass Compound WWTP - Secondary Treatment in British Columbia, Canada

Rogers Pass Compound WWTP is a small wastewater treatment facility located along the Trans-Canada Highway in Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), within the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. The plant serves a population equivalent of 1, reflecting its role in a remote, low-density area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a Canadian facility, it operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the British Columbia Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which set effluent quality standards for discharges into sensitive environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Columbia River system via the Kicking Horse River and Kinbasket Lake. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for species such as salmon and trout. The plant's small scale and secondary treatment help minimize environmental impact in this mountainous area.

The plant discharges into the Kicking Horse River watershed, which flows into Kinbasket Lake and eventually the Columbia River. This area is part of the Columbia Basin, a major river system that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including salmon runs and other cold-water species. The remote mountain location means the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient loading and require careful management to preserve water quality.