Overview
Stratford Waste Water Treatment Plant serves 26,429 people in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It is an operational facility managing municipal wastewater for the community.
The Stratford Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 26,429 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in Southwestern Ontario, an inland region with a temperate climate. As a Canadian wastewater treatment facility, it operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Facilities of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards that protect receiving waters. The plant's operational status confirms it is actively treating wastewater for the Stratford community. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lake Erie basin via the Thames River system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, recreational activities, and municipal water supplies. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant Great Lake.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thames River watershed, which flows southward into Lake Erie, the fourth-largest of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie supports a rich ecosystem including fish species such as walleye and yellow perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive freshwater system, which faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban development.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, in the Southwestern Ontario region. Its address is near John Street South, within the Stratford & District Christian School area.
The plant serves approximately 26,429 residents of Stratford, Ontario, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Thames River and ultimately reaches Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system.
The plant operates under Ontario's environmental regulations, enforced by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater facilities.
In Canada, municipal plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and provincial guidelines.
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