Overview
Town of Moosomin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 1,500 residents in Saskatchewan, Canada. The operational facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Town of Moosomin wastewater treatment plant is located near Highway 709 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, serving a population of about 1,491. As a municipal facility in a small prairie community, it manages domestic wastewater from the town and surrounding area. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, wastewater treatment plants in Saskatchewan must meet effluent quality standards set by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency and Environment Canada. For small communities like Moosomin, typical treatment involves primary and secondary processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage system, which is part of the Assiniboine River watershed. This river system eventually drains into the Red River and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Assiniboine River watershed, which flows through Saskatchewan and Manitoba before joining the Red River and emptying into Lake Winnipeg. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Highway 709 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada, within the rural municipality of Moosomin No. 121.
The plant serves approximately 1,491 residents of the Town of Moosomin and surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage system, which flows into the Assiniboine River watershed.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Saskatchewan provincial regulations, including standards set by Environment Canada and the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
For small communities in Canada, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as sedimentation and biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards.
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