Overview
South Shore Drive Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 531 people in Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
South Shore Drive Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Southshore Drive in Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 531 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for communities of this size in the province. As a secondary treatment plant, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards expected under Canadian federal and provincial regulations. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways. Its operation helps protect the marine environment and supports the health of coastal ecosystems in the Baie Verte area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
South Shore Drive Outfall is located on Southshore Drive in Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 531 residents in the Baie Verte area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, likely reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which set national standards for effluent quality.
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