Overview
Station epuration etangs aeres is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Pie, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,996 people.
Station epuration etangs aeres is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Pie, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of around 2,996 residents in the Montérégie region, operating as part of the local wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations, specifically the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national effluent quality standards. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Yamaska River basin, ultimately reaching the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Yamaska River, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Yamaska River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern Quebec. The treatment plant helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen loading, safeguarding downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rang du Bas-de-la-Rivière in Saint-Pie, Quebec, Canada, within the Les Maskoutains regional county municipality.
The plant serves approximately 2,996 residents of Saint-Pie and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Yamaska River, part of the St. Lawrence River watershed.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality to protect fish habitat and human health.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required under WSER, often using aerated lagoons or similar systems to meet effluent standards.
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