Overview
Stayner Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the community of Stayner in Clearview, Ontario, Canada. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, serving a population of 3,218.
The Stayner Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in the Clearview EcoPark on Mowat Street North in Stayner, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 3,218 residents in the community of Stayner, part of the larger Clearview municipality in Simcoe County. The plant is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for a small agglomeration. As a Canadian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. For small communities like Stayner, treatment typically involves secondary or advanced processes to meet provincial effluent standards. Its design capacity suggests it is sized appropriately for the population served. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nottawasaga River and then into Georgian Bay, a large bay of Lake Huron. This water body is part of the Great Lakes system, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The Stayner Waste Water Treatment Plant discharges into the Nottawasaga River watershed, which flows into Georgian Bay, a major component of Lake Huron within the Great Lakes system. This area supports diverse aquatic habitats, including spawning grounds for fish species such as lake trout and walleye. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is also important for local recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Clearview EcoPark on Mowat Street North in Stayner, Clearview, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,218 residents in the community of Stayner and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Nottawasaga River and eventually reaches Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron.
The plant operates under Ontario's environmental regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, which set standards for effluent quality and operational practices.
For small communities in Ontario, wastewater treatment typically involves secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, followed by disinfection, to meet provincial effluent standards.
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