Usine d epuration Wastewater Treatment Plant, Val-David, Quebec

Usine d epuration is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Val-David, Quebec, Canada. Situated along Route 117 in the Domaine Air-Pur area, the facility serves a population of approximately 3,200 residents within the Laurentides region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. As a Canadian facility in Quebec, the plant operates under provincial environmental regulations administered by the Ministere de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC). For agglomerations of this size, typical treatment requirements include secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with national standards under the Canada Water Act and provincial guidelines. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Riviere du Nord and then the Ottawa River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into the Riviere du Nord watershed, which flows into the Ottawa River and eventually the St. Lawrence River. This river system supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Laurentides region is characterized by forested terrain and numerous lakes, making water quality protection critical for recreational use and ecological health.