Overview
St Alban's Outfall is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,114 people in St. Alban's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It discharges 500 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
St Alban's Outfall is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Main Street in St. Alban's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 1,114 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for communities of this size in the province. The plant treats wastewater using secondary treatment processes, meeting the regulatory requirements set by the Canadian federal and provincial environmental agencies. For small agglomerations in Newfoundland and Labrador, secondary treatment is the standard to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, as the plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the broader Gulf of St. Lawrence ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including cod, lobster, and various seabird populations. Secondary treatment reduces the risk of nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination, helping to maintain the ecological health of the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
St Alban's Outfall is located on Main Street in St. Alban's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,114 residents in the community of St. Alban's.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near St. Alban's, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Newfoundland and Labrador under Canadian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provincial environmental guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for discharges to sensitive environments.
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