Tofield Lgoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beaver County, Alberta

Tofield Lgoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Beaver County, Alberta, Canada. The plant serves a small population of around 1,212 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 746.00 megaliters per year, the facility meets the regulatory requirements set by Alberta Environment and Parks, which oversees wastewater management under the province's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Saskatchewan River basin, part of the larger Nelson River watershed that flows into Hudson Bay. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's prairie streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into local waterways within the North Saskatchewan River basin, which flows into the Saskatchewan River system and ultimately reaches Hudson Bay. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and prairie ecosystems, where maintaining water quality is essential for aquatic life and downstream communities. The treated effluent supports the ecological health of these water bodies by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.