Overview
St Charles Sewage Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in St. Charles, Ontario, Canada. It serves the community in Sudbury District and discharges treated wastewater near the Great Lakes basin.
St Charles Sewage Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in St. Charles, Ontario, within the Sudbury District of Northeastern Ontario. The plant provides secondary treatment for the local community, operating under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, St Charles Sewage Lagoon reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. In Ontario, such plants are regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards. The plant's lagoon system is typical for smaller communities in the region. The treated effluent from St Charles Sewage Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes system, specifically Lake Huron via the French River or other tributaries. The Great Lakes are a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Protecting this watershed is critical for ecological health and regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Lakes basin, one of the largest freshwater ecosystems in the world. The receiving waters support a wide range of aquatic species, including fish, amphibians, and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and habitats. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm this vital resource.
Frequently asked questions
St Charles Sewage Lagoon is located in St. Charles, Ontario, Canada, in the Sudbury District of Northeastern Ontario.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Great Lakes basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region.
The plant operates under Ontario's water management framework, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and federal Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment.
The Great Lakes basin is a critical freshwater ecosystem. The plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to protect water quality, aquatic life, and downstream drinking water sources.
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