Overview
Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 3,178 residents in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada. The facility is operational and located near the coast of Lake Huron.
Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located at 12 Grey Street North in Thornbury, Ontario, serving a population of approximately 3,178. The plant is situated in the Blue Mountains region of Grey County, near the shores of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. As a Canadian wastewater facility serving a small community, the plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, which includes the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet provincial effluent standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Georgian Bay, a large bay of Lake Huron. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the bay and the broader Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the watershed that flows into Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron within the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is a vital freshwater resource. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the bay, which is used for recreation and supports local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 12 Grey Street North in Thornbury, Ontario, Canada, within the municipality of The Blue Mountains in Grey County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,178 residents in Thornbury and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron in the Great Lakes system.
The plant operates under Ontario's environmental regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is typically required to meet provincial standards, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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