Overview
Town of Pincher Creek Sewage Lagoons serves 407 people in Alberta, Canada. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed.
The Town of Pincher Creek Sewage Lagoons is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 407 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. As a sewage lagoon system, the plant provides natural treatment through settling and biological processes. Under Canadian wastewater regulations, small communities often use lagoon systems as a cost-effective solution. The facility is operational and meets the treatment needs of the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pincher Creek watershed, which flows into the Oldman River system, part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Pincher Creek, a tributary of the Oldman River, which flows into the South Saskatchewan River and ultimately reaches Hudson Bay. The watershed supports fish species such as rainbow trout and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 785 in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, Canada.
The facility serves a population of 407 residents in the Pincher Creek area.
The plant uses sewage lagoons, which provide natural treatment through settling and biological processes, typical for small communities in Alberta.
Treated effluent discharges into Pincher Creek, which flows into the Oldman River, part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin.
In Alberta, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulation, which set effluent quality standards based on the receiving environment.
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