Station d'epuration de Saint-Elie d'Orford - Sherbrooke, Quebec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Station d'epuration de Saint-Elie d'Orford is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Saint-Elie-d'Orford area of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,455 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. It is part of the broader network managed by the city of Sherbrooke. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial regulations set by the Ministere de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) of Quebec. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with Quebec's wastewater regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Saint-Francois River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the St. Lawrence River basin.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Saint-Francois River, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as lake sturgeon and Atlantic salmon. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system.