Overview
Station d'epuration de L'Anse Saint Jean degrilleur is a secondary treatment plant serving 342 people in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada.
Station d'epuration de L'Anse Saint Jean degrilleur is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 323 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 342 residents in this community within the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saguenay River and then into the St. Lawrence Estuary. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this scenic fjord environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saguenay River watershed, which flows into the Saguenay Fjord and then the St. Lawrence Estuary. This area is ecologically significant, supporting a rich marine ecosystem including beluga whales, seals, and various fish species. The fjord environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 323 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
The plant serves a small community of 342 residents in L'Anse-Saint-Jean.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Saguenay River and eventually into the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Canadian regulations for communities of this size.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Canada Water Act and provincial regulations. For small communities like L'Anse-Saint-Jean, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters.
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