Overview
Rouleau Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Redburn No. 130, Saskatchewan, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 494 and discharges 327.00 megaliters annually.
Rouleau Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Redburn No. 130, Saskatchewan, Canada. The plant serves a small population of about 494 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for rural communities in the Canadian Prairies. As a secondary treatment plant, Rouleau Lagoon utilizes biological processes to break down organic matter, meeting the standards set by Canadian federal and provincial regulations. The plant's design and operation align with the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which mandate effluent quality standards for all wastewater systems in Canada. The treated effluent from Rouleau Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Qu'Appelle River system and then into the Assiniboine River, a tributary of the Red River. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region, including agricultural and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Qu'Appelle River basin, which flows into the Assiniboine River and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that water quality in these rivers is sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective secondary treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Rouleau Lagoon is located in Redburn No. 130, Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 50 km south of Regina.
The plant serves a population of about 494 residents in the rural municipality of Redburn No. 130.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Qu'Appelle River system, part of the larger Assiniboine River basin.
As a Canadian wastewater facility, Rouleau Lagoon operates under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provincial Saskatchewan environmental regulations, which set effluent quality standards.
Secondary treatment, as used at Rouleau Lagoon, is common for small communities in Saskatchewan. It provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting regulatory requirements for discharge into sensitive watersheds.
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