Station de traitement des eaux usees - Forestville, Quebec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Station de traitement des eaux usees is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Forestville, Quebec, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 2,011, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet provincial and federal standards for wastewater discharge in the Côte-Nord region. The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for all municipal systems. With a daily discharge volume of 903.00 cubic meters, the facility ensures treated effluent meets regulatory limits before release into the local environment. The plant's proximity to the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence means its discharge can affect coastal and marine ecosystems. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and beluga whales. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream habitats and water quality.

The plant discharges into the St. Lawrence River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal region supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including estuaries and marine environments that provide nursery grounds for fish and migratory bird routes. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.