Overview
Town of Ste Anne Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Manitoba, Canada, serving 91 people. It discharges 452.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
The Town of Ste Anne Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Manitoba, Canada. This small-scale plant serves a population of 91 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. As a lagoon-based system, it relies on natural processes to treat sewage before discharge. Operating under Canadian provincial regulations, the plant meets secondary treatment standards typical for small communities in Manitoba. The facility's design aligns with the needs of a rural agglomeration. The plant's discharge volume of 452.60 cubic meters reflects its modest scale and the seasonal flow patterns common in prairie regions. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Red River system and ultimately reaches Lake Winnipeg. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Lake Winnipeg is ecologically sensitive, experiencing eutrophication from nutrient loading. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, contributing to the health of this vital aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Town of Ste Anne Lagoon is located in the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Manitoba, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 91 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Red River system and ultimately reaches Lake Winnipeg.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Manitoba under Canadian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines and provincial regulations in Manitoba, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect receiving waters.
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