STATION D EPURATION SAINT LUC - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Matane, Quebec

STATION D EPURATION SAINT LUC is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint-Luc-de-Matane, a community within the city of Matane in Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 702 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's provincial water quality standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities in Canada. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 315 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the St. Lawrence River estuary, the plant must meet stringent effluent quality requirements to protect the sensitive marine environment. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the St. Lawrence River, one of the largest river systems in North America, which drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, marine mammals, and migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into the St. Lawrence River estuary, a major water body that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary is a critical habitat for species such as beluga whales, Atlantic salmon, and various seabirds. The plant's coastal location requires careful management of nutrients and pathogens to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems. The St. Lawrence River ultimately flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a productive marine area supporting fisheries and marine biodiversity.