Overview
Station d'epuration des eaux usees de Granby is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Granby, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater for over 100,000 residents and discharges into the Yamaska River basin.
Station d'epuration des eaux usees de Granby is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Granby, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 102,572, making it a large agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards. It is situated in the La Haute-Yamaska region and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. As a large-scale plant, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Yamaska River, which drains into the St. Lawrence River and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Yamaska River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern Quebec. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yamaska River basin, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Yamaska River supports diverse aquatic species and is a key waterway in the region. The watershed faces pressures from agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1200 Boulevard Industriel, Granby, Quebec, Canada, in the La Haute-Yamaska region.
The plant serves approximately 102,572 residents, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Yamaska River basin, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations (over 100,000 people), Canadian regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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