Overview
Strathclair Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 223 residents in Strathclair, Manitoba, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Strathclair Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Switzer Drive in Strathclair, within the Rural Municipality of Yellowhead, Manitoba, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 223 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for small agglomerations in Canada. Under Canadian wastewater regulations, secondary treatment is the standard for municipal systems, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Assiniboine River system and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Assiniboine River, a major tributary of the Red River. The Red River ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg, a large and ecologically important lake that supports fisheries and migratory birds. The watershed is part of the Prairie region, where water quality management is critical due to agricultural runoff and seasonal variability.
Frequently asked questions
Strathclair Lagoon is located on Switzer Drive in Strathclair, within the Rural Municipality of Yellowhead, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 223 residents in the community of Strathclair.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Assiniboine River system.
The plant protects the Assiniboine River and downstream water bodies, including the Red River and Lake Winnipeg, by treating wastewater before release.
For small rural systems in Canada, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems like Strathclair Lagoon, which are cost-effective for low populations.
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