Overview
Station d epuration in Marieville, Quebec serves approximately 10,822 people. The plant is operational and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain basin.
Station d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Marieville, Quebec, Canada. Serving a population of around 10,822, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater in the Montérégie area. The facility is operational and plays a key role in maintaining public health and environmental quality for the community. As a Canadian plant, Station d epuration operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Quebec Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from Station d epuration is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Richelieu River, which ultimately drains into Lake Champlain and then the St. Lawrence River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Richelieu River, which flows northward into Lake Champlain and then via the Richelieu River to the St. Lawrence River. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The area is part of the St. Lawrence Lowlands, with agricultural and urban influences that require careful wastewater management to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Station d epuration is located on Route 112 in Marieville, Quebec, Canada, within the Montérégie region.
The plant serves approximately 10,822 people in the Marieville area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that flows into the Richelieu River, which drains into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under the Quebec Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often followed by disinfection to protect receiving waters.
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