Overview
Station epuration St Bernard is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Châteauguay, Québec, Canada, serving approximately 78,000 people. It operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Station epuration St Bernard is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Châteauguay, Québec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 78,000 residents in the Montérégie region, contributing to the area's sanitation infrastructure. As a Canadian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the federal Fisheries Act and Québec's Environment Quality Act, which set standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River. This river is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical waterway for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the St. Lawrence River watershed, a major waterway that drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Chemin Saint-Bernard in Châteauguay, Québec, Canada, within the Montérégie region.
The plant serves approximately 77,954 people in the Châteauguay area.
The plant discharges into the St. Lawrence River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The plant operates under the federal Fisheries Act and Québec's Environment Quality Act, which mandate effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater.
In Canada, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment to meet federal and provincial effluent standards, protecting receiving waters.
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