Overview
Station d epuration is a secondary treatment plant serving 321 people in Saint-Théodore-d'Acton, Québec, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Station d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1892 Rue Principale in Saint-Théodore-d'Acton, Québec, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 321 residents in this rural community within the Montérégie region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint Lawrence River via smaller tributaries. The Saint Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive freshwater ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Saint Lawrence River, one of Canada's most significant waterways. The Saint Lawrence River supports a diverse range of aquatic species, including fish such as Atlantic sturgeon and American eel, and serves as a critical migratory route. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological health and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Station d epuration is located at 1892 Rue Principale in Saint-Théodore-d'Acton, Québec, Canada, in the Montérégie region.
The plant serves a small community of 321 residents in Saint-Théodore-d'Acton.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Saint Lawrence River, a major Canadian waterway.
As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec's Environment Quality Act, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
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