Ste Gertrude Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bécancour, Québec

Ste Gertrude is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Sainte-Gertrude sector of Bécancour, Québec, Canada. It serves a small population of 688 residents and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in the province. As a secondary treatment facility, Ste Gertrude uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian federal and provincial effluent quality standards. The plant's discharge volume is 309.00 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the St. Lawrence River, a major water body supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Centre-du-Québec region.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the St. Lawrence River watershed, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence River is a critical ecosystem supporting fish species like Atlantic sturgeon and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding this important aquatic environment.