Overview
Souris Waste Water Plant is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 1,886 residents in Souris, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
The Souris Waste Water Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Souris, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of about 1,886 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Canadian provincial regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is appropriate for a community of this size and meets typical Canadian standards for inland facilities. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 847 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, contributing to the Souris River watershed. This river flows through southern Manitoba and eventually joins the Assiniboine River, which drains into the Red River and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this inland basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Souris River, a tributary of the Assiniboine River, which flows into the Red River and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, ecologically sensitive lake that experiences eutrophication from nutrient loading. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants, but nutrient removal may be limited, which is a consideration for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on The Drive in Souris, Manitoba, Canada, within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood.
The plant serves approximately 1,886 residents in the town of Souris and surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Souris River, which flows into the Assiniboine River and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical Canadian standards for inland communities.
The plant operates under Canadian provincial regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Facilities of this scale are typically permitted by Manitoba's environmental authority to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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