Overview
St Jacobs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the community of St. Jacobs in Woolwich, Ontario, Canada. This secondary treatment facility handles wastewater for approximately 1,673 residents.
St Jacobs Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in the community of St. Jacobs, part of Woolwich Township in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of about 1,673 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Canadian provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Grand River, a major waterway in southwestern Ontario. The Grand River flows into Lake Erie, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for downstream communities. Protecting this watershed is important for regional water quality and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand River watershed, which flows through the Region of Waterloo and eventually into Lake Erie. This river system supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation and drinking water. The Grand River is part of the larger Lake Erie basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading and algal bloom concerns. Protecting water quality in this watershed helps maintain the health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Princess Street in St. Jacobs, within Woolwich Township, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,673 residents in the St. Jacobs community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated by provincial and federal standards. Ontario's regulations require secondary treatment for municipal plants, and the plant operates under permits issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The treated effluent enters the Grand River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. This river system supports fish habitat and recreational activities, and its protection is important for the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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