Overview
Saint Andrews waste water treatment plant serves the Town of Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, serving a population of 1,864.
The Saint Andrews waste water treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Water Street in the Town of Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 1,864 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day. The plant is currently operational and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canada Water Act and the Fisheries Act, which govern effluent quality and environmental protection. The plant's capacity suggests it is sized appropriately for the local population. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and rich biodiversity. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, making proper treatment essential for environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which flows into the Saint Croix River estuary and then into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical marine environment with extreme tides and rich biodiversity, supporting species such as Atlantic salmon, herring, and seabirds. The plant's discharge must meet Canadian standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Water Street in the Town of Saint Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,864 residents of the Town of Saint Andrews.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Saint Croix River estuary and ultimately into the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Fisheries Act and the Canada Water Act, which set standards for effluent quality to protect aquatic environments.
For small communities in Canada, treatment typically includes primary or secondary processes such as sedimentation and biological treatment, often with disinfection, to meet federal and provincial effluent standards.
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