Overview
Tatamagouche Sewage Treatment Plant is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,153 people in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed near the Northumberland Strait.
The Tatamagouche Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in the village of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada. It serves a population of approximately 1,153 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. The plant operates under Canada's federal wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for facilities discharging into sensitive environments. As a small agglomeration, it meets the national standards for effluent quality. The plant's discharge volume is 571 cubic meters per day, and it is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Northumberland Strait, part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including fish and shellfish, and is an important ecological zone in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tatamagouche River system, which flows into the Northumberland Strait, a key marine environment in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The proximity to the coast necessitates careful management of nutrient and pathogen levels to protect marine ecosystems and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Tatamagouche Heritage Centre on Creamery Road in Tatamagouche, Municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,153 residents in the village of Tatamagouche and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Tatamagouche River and ultimately into the Northumberland Strait.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian federal standards for wastewater effluent.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for facilities discharging into sensitive environments like coastal waters.
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