Overview
Siksika Little Washington Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada, serving a small population of 289. It discharges 221.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater.
Siksika Little Washington Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small community of 289 people, providing secondary treatment through lagoon-based processes typical for rural areas in the province. The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which governs wastewater discharges. For small agglomerations like this, lagoon systems are common and effective for reducing organic matter and pathogens before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the South Saskatchewan River Basin, eventually reaching Hudson Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the prairie region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Bow River, a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and municipal water supply in southern Alberta. The surrounding prairie ecosystem is sensitive to nutrient loading, making proper treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada, near the Siksika Nation.
The plant serves a population of 289 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Bow River, part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Alberta under provincial regulations.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set standards for effluent quality.
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