Station d'épuration St-Basile St-Bruno - Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Québec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Station d'épuration St-Basile St-Bruno is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Basile-le-Grand, within the La Vallée-du-Richelieu region of Montérégie, Québec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 57,490 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. As an operational facility in Québec, the plant is subject to provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec's Environment Quality Act. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Richelieu River and then into the St. Lawrence River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the downstream ecosystem by reducing pollutant loads.

The plant discharges into the Richelieu River watershed, which flows northward into the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is important for both biodiversity and recreational use.