Overview
Simcoe Sewage Treatment Plant serves approximately 15,277 residents in Simcoe, Ontario. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, discharging into the local watershed.
The Simcoe Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of around 15,277, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under Ontario's regulatory framework. It is situated near the Lynn Valley Trail in Norfolk County, within the Southwestern Ontario region. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which align with the Canada-wide standards for effluent quality. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, and its treatment processes are expected to meet provincial requirements for secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie via the Grand River or nearby tributaries. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the downstream ecosystem and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Simcoe Sewage Treatment Plant flows into the local watershed, which is part of the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including fish species such as walleye and perch. The plant's discharge must meet stringent nutrient limits to prevent eutrophication, which is a key concern for the lake's health. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and wetlands that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Simcoe Sewage Treatment Plant is located on Lynn Valley Trail in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 15,277 residents in the Simcoe area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
The plant operates under Ontario's wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment or equivalent for facilities of this scale, in line with Canada-wide effluent quality standards.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into Lake Erie, a vital Great Lake supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water resources.
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