Overview
Sioux Lookout Sewage Treatment Plant serves 3,334 residents in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. The operational facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
The Sioux Lookout Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located at 144 King Street in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of 3,334, it is classified as a small-scale treatment plant within the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario. The plant is currently operational and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Winnipeg River system and then into Lake Winnipeg. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for downstream communities. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive northern ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Winnipeg River basin, which flows into Lake Winnipeg, one of Canada's largest freshwater lakes. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's cold climate and remote location require robust treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 144 King Street in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, within the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario.
The plant serves a population of 3,334 residents in the community of Sioux Lookout.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Winnipeg River system and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Canadian federal and provincial effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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