Overview
Siksika Stobart Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada, serving a small population of 192. It discharges 86.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater.
Siksika Stobart Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 192 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-rural community. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is a standard level for small-scale facilities in the region. The plant's treatment process involves a lagoon system, typical for small communities in Alberta. The discharge volume of 86.00 cubic meters indicates the scale of operations. Under Canadian regulations, such facilities are managed by provincial authorities, with Alberta Environment and Parks overseeing permits and compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the South Saskatchewan River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and recreation downstream. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces marine impact but requires careful management to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which flows into the Saskatchewan River system and ultimately into Hudson Bay. The basin supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical water source for irrigation and municipal use in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants, but nutrient removal may be limited, posing potential risks to downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Siksika Stobart Lagoon is located in Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada, near the Siksika Nation. Its coordinates are approximately 50.877 N, -113.141 W.
The plant serves a small population of 192 people, typical for a rural lagoon system in Alberta.
The plant provides secondary treatment using a lagoon system, which relies on natural biological processes to break down organic matter. The treated effluent is then discharged into local waterways.
The plant discharges into the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which flows into the Saskatchewan River and eventually into Hudson Bay. It helps protect these water bodies from untreated sewage.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated provincially. In Alberta, the plant operates under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, with permits issued by Alberta Environment and Parks. Secondary treatment is standard for small communities.
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