Usine d'epuration Buckingham Masson Angers - Gatineau, Quebec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Usine d'epuration Buckingham Masson Angers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Masson-Angers sector of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 11,276, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, treating wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the community. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under the federal Fisheries Act and the Quebec Environment Quality Act, which set standards for effluent quality and receiving water protection. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ottawa River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the St. Lawrence River ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Ottawa River, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations such as walleye and northern pike. The region's seasonal ice cover and variable flows require robust treatment to maintain water quality throughout the year.