Overview
Usine d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Val-d'Or, Québec, Canada, serving approximately 3,046 residents. The plant is operational and discharges into the local watershed.
Usine d epuration is the wastewater treatment facility serving the city of Val-d'Or, located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Québec, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 3,046 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Canadian wastewater regulations. As a small-scale facility, Usine d epuration is subject to provincial and federal wastewater standards, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec's Regulation respecting wastewater treatment. These regulations require adequate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent for plants of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Harricana River basin and flows into James Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader boreal ecosystem, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Harricana River system, which flows northward into James Bay, a southern extension of Hudson Bay. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. The boreal forest surrounding the watershed contributes to the region's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Usine d epuration is located at 1500 Rue des Eaux-Nettes in Val-d'Or, Québec, Canada, in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The plant serves approximately 3,046 residents of Val-d'Or, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Harricana River basin and ultimately reaches James Bay.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and Québec provincial wastewater regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec's Regulation respecting wastewater treatment, which set standards for effluent quality.
For small agglomerations like Val-d'Or, Canadian regulations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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