Overview
This secondary treatment plant serves 258 people in Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. It discharges 116.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Site de traitement des eaux usees du secteur de St Jean des Piles is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint-Jean-des-Piles, a sector of Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 258 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges 116.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Under Canadian regulations, secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater, and this facility meets that requirement. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Saint-Maurice River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint-Maurice River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River, one of North America's largest and most ecologically important rivers. The St. Lawrence River supports a wide range of fish species, including Atlantic sturgeon and American eel, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the health of this downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 890, Chemin de Saint-Jean-des-Piles, in Saint-Jean-des-Piles, a sector of Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Saint-Maurice River and ultimately the St. Lawrence River.
In Canada, municipal wastewater treatment is regulated under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for most facilities. This plant complies with those standards.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under federal regulations. Many small plants use lagoon systems or package treatment plants to achieve this level.
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