Scoudouc WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ville de Shediac, New Brunswick

Scoudouc WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Route 132 in Scoudouc, within Ville de Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 706 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for communities of this size in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, Scoudouc WWTP uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant discharges an average of 317 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for municipal wastewater systems. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent eventually reaches the Northumberland Strait, part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including shellfish habitats and migratory fish populations. The plant's operation supports the environmental health of the Shediac Bay area, a region known for its tourism and fisheries.

Scoudouc WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Northumberland Strait, a part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including lobster, crab, and groundfish, and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream marine habitats and recreational waters.