Systeme d assainissement St Ambtroise - Saint-Ambroise, Quebec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Systeme d assainissement St Ambtroise is a wastewater treatment facility located in Saint-Ambroise, Quebec, Canada, serving a population of approximately 2,846 residents. The plant is situated in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, an area known for its boreal forests and proximity to the Saguenay River. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Quebec Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating it is sized for the community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Saguenay River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into the Saguenay River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and brook trout. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive boreal ecosystem, which is important for both wildlife and local communities.