Overview
Shubenacadie Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 987 people in Nova Scotia, Canada, with secondary treatment. It discharges 443.30 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, supporting local water quality.
The Shubenacadie Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, within the East Hants District Municipality. This facility serves a small population of 987 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, and operates under Canadian provincial and federal regulations. The plant employs secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment meets the requirements for small communities under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate effluent quality standards. The plant handles an average daily discharge volume of 443.30 cubic meters, reflecting its scale. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Shubenacadie River system. This river flows through central Nova Scotia and eventually empties into the Minas Basin, part of the Bay of Fundy ecosystem. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region, known for its high tidal ranges and diverse marine life.
Environmental context
The Shubenacadie Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into the Shubenacadie River watershed, which flows into the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy. This area is ecologically sensitive due to extreme tidal fluctuations and supports diverse species including migratory fish and shorebirds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 73 Burgess Road, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada, within the East Hants District Municipality.
The plant serves a small community of 987 residents in Shubenacadie and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Shubenacadie River and eventually reaches the Minas Basin in the Bay of Fundy.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian federal standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national effluent quality standards for wastewater facilities across the country.
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