Overview
St Jacques 2 lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Paroisse de Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick, Canada, serving 1,815 people with a discharge volume of 815.00.
St Jacques 2 lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Paroisse de Saint-Jacques, within the city of Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a population of 1,815 and operates as a secondary treatment lagoon system, which is common for smaller communities in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a lagoon system, it uses natural or engineered ponds for treatment. In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under provincial and federal frameworks, with the Fisheries Act and the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations setting national standards for effluent quality. The plant's discharge likely enters a local watercourse that drains into the Saint John River basin, eventually reaching the Bay of Fundy. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and migratory birds, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely flows into a tributary of the Saint John River, which empties into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant estuary known for its high tides and rich marine biodiversity. The local watershed supports Atlantic salmon and other cold-water species, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
St Jacques 2 lagoon is located in Paroisse de Saint-Jacques, within the city of Edmundston, Madawaska County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,815 people, typical of a small community lagoon system.
The plant discharges treated wastewater after secondary treatment, likely into a local watercourse that drains into the Saint John River basin.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants like St Jacques 2 lagoon are regulated under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations and provincial New Brunswick environmental laws, which set effluent quality standards.
For small communities in Canada, lagoon systems providing secondary treatment are common due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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