Overview
Souris Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada. This secondary treatment plant discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
The Souris Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 1,114 residents, making it a small-scale municipal plant. The facility is situated near the Souris East Lighthouse on Breakwater Street, within the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing the environmental impact of discharged effluent. The plant operates under the oversight of relevant Canadian environmental authorities, ensuring compliance with national wastewater standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to protect the local marine environment and recreational areas. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a large marine ecosystem that supports fisheries, migratory birds, and diverse aquatic species. The coastal waters near Souris are ecologically sensitive, and the plant's secondary treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the local marine habitat and recreational beaches.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near the Souris East Lighthouse on Breakwater Street in the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,114 residents in the Town of Souris and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, following secondary treatment to reduce pollutants.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian regulations for communities of this size to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which mandates secondary treatment for most facilities to protect receiving waters.
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