Station epuration - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec

Station epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 228 Route 173 Nord in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,116 residents in the Beauce-Centre region of the Chaudière-Appalaches administrative region. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Quebec Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant is operational and contributes to local sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the Chaudière River watershed, which flows northward to the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system.

The plant discharges into the Chaudière River basin, which drains into the St. Lawrence River, one of the largest rivers in North America. The St. Lawrence River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as Atlantic sturgeon and American eel. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.