Station d epuration - Bedford (Ville) Wastewater Treatment Plant, Québec

Station d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bedford (Ville), Québec, Canada. It serves a population of about 3,817 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Brome-Missisquoi region and is currently operational. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet provincial and federal treatment standards. In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial guidelines, which typically require secondary treatment for communities of this size. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit supports its service area. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Richelieu River and then into the St. Lawrence River. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive freshwater ecosystem.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Richelieu River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a vital freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River basin means its discharge affects both local and downstream water quality, including sensitive wetland habitats along the river.