Overview
Station d'epuration de la Haute Becancour is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,074 people.
Station d'epuration de la Haute Becancour is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,074 residents in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. As a small-scale treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting the surrounding environment. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. For small communities like Thetford Mines, these regulations require treatment that reduces pollutants to protect fish habitat and water quality. The plant's treatment process is designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental guidelines. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Bécancour River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help maintain the health of this waterway and the broader St. Lawrence ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bécancour River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, supporting a rich diversity of fish, birds, and other wildlife. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with areas that serve as important habitats for species such as the Atlantic salmon and various migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the health of the downstream estuary and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route 112 in Black Lake, Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, within the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
The plant serves approximately 4,074 residents in the Thetford Mines area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Bécancour River, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which sets national standards for effluent quality to protect fish and fish habitat.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is commonly required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with WSER limits.
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