Station d'épuration district Le Bic secteur Village - Rimouski, Québec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Station d'épuration district Le Bic secteur Village is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the Le Bic area of Rimouski, Québec, Canada. The plant treats wastewater from approximately 2,063 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Its location near the St. Lawrence River places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As a Canadian plant in Québec, the facility operates under provincial environmental regulations administered by the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC). For small agglomerations, typical treatment requirements include secondary treatment or equivalent to protect receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its small service population. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the St. Lawrence River, a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and sturgeon, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operation is essential for protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the St. Lawrence River, which flows northeast through Québec into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and then the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic species, including fish, invertebrates, and migratory birds. The plant's location near the coast requires careful management to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream estuarine habitats.