Overview
Smooth Rock Falls Sewage Treatment Plant serves the town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, Canada. It is an operational municipal facility treating wastewater from a population of approximately 1,263.
The Smooth Rock Falls Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of about 1,263, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure in the Cochrane District of Northeastern Ontario. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mattagami River system and then into James Bay. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding boreal forest ecosystem and downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mattagami River watershed, which flows northward into the Moose River and eventually into James Bay, a part of the Hudson Bay system. This remote boreal region supports diverse fish populations, including walleye and pike, and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane District, Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,263 residents of Smooth Rock Falls.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Mattagami River system and eventually into James Bay.
The plant operates under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For small communities in Canada, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as aerated lagoons or activated sludge, designed to meet provincial effluent standards.
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