Overview
Trenton Wastewater Treatment Plant serves Quinte West, Ontario, Canada, treating wastewater for approximately 20,811 residents. The plant is operational and located within 50 km of the coast.
The Trenton Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Quinte West, Ontario, Canada, serving a population of about 20,811. Situated in the Trenton area, this plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the community. As a Canadian wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For a community of this size, typical treatment includes secondary or advanced processes to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million liters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario via the Trent River system. This discharge contributes to the water quality of the Bay of Quinte, an ecologically important area of Lake Ontario that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trent River system, which flows into the Bay of Quinte, a large embayment on the northeastern shore of Lake Ontario. The Bay of Quinte is a significant ecological zone, supporting fish populations such as walleye and bass, and is a key area for migratory waterfowl. The plant's operations are subject to Ontario's water quality objectives to protect this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Trenton, a community within Quinte West, Ontario, Canada, near the Trent River.
The plant serves approximately 20,811 residents in the Trenton area of Quinte West.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Trent River system, which flows into the Bay of Quinte and ultimately Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial regulations, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, with oversight from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
In Ontario, municipal wastewater plants serving communities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet provincial effluent standards.
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