Overview
Upper Jenkins Road wastewater treatment plant serves Durrell, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Upper Jenkins Road is a wastewater treatment plant located on Captains Coastal Trail in Durrell, part of the Twillingate area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 668 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the regulatory requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal typical for Canadian municipal plants. The plant's operational status is active, ensuring continuous service to the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the ecologically sensitive Newfoundland coastal ecosystem. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine habitats and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Twillingate, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports a variety of marine species, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds, and is part of a broader ecosystem that relies on clean water for ecological balance. The coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making secondary treatment essential for minimizing eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Captains Coastal Trail in Durrell, within the town of Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 668 residents in the Durrell and Twillingate area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal waters, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Canadian municipal wastewater standards.
The plant operates under the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines and provincial regulations for Newfoundland and Labrador, which require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems.
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