Overview
The Town of Sundre Wastewater Treatment Facility serves approximately 2,853 residents in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada. This operational plant manages municipal wastewater for the community.
The Town of Sundre Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada, serving a population of about 2,853 residents. As a municipal wastewater treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater in this rural region of Alberta. Under Canadian wastewater regulations, plants serving small communities typically require secondary treatment to protect receiving waters. The facility operates under provincial permits issued by Alberta Environment and Parks, which set effluent quality standards based on the sensitivity of the local environment. The treated effluent from this plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Red Deer River system, part of the larger Nelson River basin flowing into Hudson Bay. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Red Deer River, which flows into the South Saskatchewan River system and ultimately reaches Hudson Bay via the Nelson River. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant's effluent management is critical for maintaining water quality in these prairie streams that support fish populations and irrigation uses.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Township Road 331A in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada, serving the Town of Sundre and surrounding area.
The plant serves approximately 2,853 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater system under Canadian regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Red Deer River system, part of the Nelson River basin draining to Hudson Bay.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and provincial wastewater standards, which require appropriate treatment for small communities to protect receiving waters.
Small Canadian wastewater plants typically use secondary treatment processes such as aerated lagoons or mechanical treatment to meet provincial effluent quality standards.
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