Overview
Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant serves Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of 70,383 under Canadian provincial regulations.
The Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant is a key municipal facility located on Kelly Lake Road in Copper Cliff, Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Serving a population of approximately 70,383, it operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed under Ontario's regulatory framework. As an operational plant, it is subject to the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin. The Sudbury area is known for its mining history and numerous lakes, making water quality protection critical for both ecological health and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Great Lakes basin, specifically contributing to Lake Huron via the French River system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Protecting water quality is essential given the area's legacy of mining and the sensitivity of local lakes to nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Kelly Lake Road in Copper Cliff, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 70,383 people in the Greater Sudbury area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin, contributing to Lake Huron.
The plant operates under Ontario's Water Resources Act and the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which sets standards for effluent quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive to nutrients.
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