Overview
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 53 people in Sturgeon Lake, Alberta, Canada. It discharges 24.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Sturgeon Lake, within the Municipal District of Greenview, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 53 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a lagoon-based system, it provides secondary treatment to meet provincial standards. The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which governs wastewater discharges for small communities. For a population of this size, lagoon systems are a common and cost-effective treatment method, relying on natural processes to reduce pollutants. The plant's discharge volume of 24.00 cubic meters per day aligns with the scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the Smoky River system, part of the Mackenzie River basin. This watershed ultimately flows to the Arctic Ocean. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream aquatic habitats and maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Smoky River watershed, which flows into the Peace River and then the Mackenzie River system, eventually reaching the Arctic Ocean. This remote area supports diverse wildlife, including fish species such as Arctic grayling and walleye. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sturgeon Lake, within the Municipal District of Greenview, Alberta, Canada.
The plant serves a small community of 53 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Smoky River watershed, which flows into the Mackenzie River system and eventually the Arctic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is typical for lagoon systems serving small communities in Alberta.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which sets standards for wastewater discharges from small communities.
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