Overview
Saint-Honoré wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Saint-Honoré, Quebec, Canada. It is an operational facility serving a population of approximately 2,889.
The Saint-Honoré wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Honoré, a municipality in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 2,889 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment services to the community. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environmental Quality Act. For small agglomerations like Saint-Honoré, typical treatment involves primary or secondary processes to meet effluent standards. The plant's operational status confirms it is actively managing wastewater from the area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saguenay River and then into the St. Lawrence Estuary. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper treatment crucial for protecting water quality and habitat.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saguenay River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence Estuary, a major ecological zone supporting fish, marine mammals, and migratory birds. The estuary is a critical habitat for species like beluga whales and serves as a key feeding area for seabirds. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Écocentre de Saint-Honoré, 2991 Boulevard Martel, Saint-Honoré, Quebec, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 2,889 residents of Saint-Honoré and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Saguenay River and eventually into the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The plant operates under Canadian federal regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) and Quebec provincial regulations (Environmental Quality Act), which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment.
For small communities in Canada, typical treatment includes primary or secondary processes such as septic systems, lagoons, or mechanical treatment to meet provincial effluent standards.
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