Overview
Station d'epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Calixte, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,539 under provincial and federal regulations.
Station d'epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Calixte, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,539 residents in the Lanaudière region, operating as part of the province's wastewater infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant in Quebec, Station d'epuration is subject to provincial environmental regulations under the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC). Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent quality standards, ensuring compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Fisheries Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the St. Lawrence River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the L'Assomption River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish populations, including Atlantic sturgeon and American eel. The watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading and requires effective treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Station d'epuration is located at 338 Rue des Artistes, Saint-Calixte, Quebec, Canada, in the Lanaudière region.
The plant serves approximately 2,539 residents of Saint-Calixte.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the L'Assomption River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under Quebec's provincial environmental regulations and the Canadian Fisheries Act, which require effluent quality standards to protect aquatic life.
Small plants in Canada typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet federal and provincial standards.
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