Usine d epuration Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Georges, Quebec

Usine d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 469 Avenue de la Chaudière in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves the community of Saint-Georges, with a population of about 20,377, and is part of the province's wastewater infrastructure managed under Quebec's environmental regulations. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Water Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act, which set standards for effluent quality and receiving water protection. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the Chaudière River, which flows northward to join the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City. The Chaudière River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the St. Lawrence River ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Chaudière River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, one of North America's major waterways. The Chaudière River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The St. Lawrence River downstream is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical corridor for species such as the American eel and Atlantic sturgeon.