Overview
St Lawrence Firehall is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serving 417 people.
St Lawrence Firehall is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Water Street in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility serves a small population of 417 residents and is classified as a secondary treatment plant, reflecting standard Canadian wastewater treatment practices for communities of this size. The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for most municipal effluents. The facility manages the community's wastewater within the regulatory framework designed to protect aquatic environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. St. Lawrence is situated on the Burin Peninsula, an area known for its rugged coastline and marine ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to safeguard coastal water quality and marine life.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from St Lawrence Firehall enters the local drainage system on the Burin Peninsula, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal region supports diverse marine habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird routes. Effective secondary treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and pathogen release, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
St Lawrence Firehall is located on Water Street in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 417 residents in the community of St. Lawrence.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the Burin Peninsula.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian federal wastewater regulations for municipal facilities of this scale.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for most municipal wastewater to protect fish habitat and human health.
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