Overview
Usine d'epuration d'Acton Vale is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,251 and discharges into the local watershed.
Usine d'epuration d'Acton Vale is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 878 Rue Guilbert in Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves the community of Acton Vale, which has a population of about 7,251 residents, and is part of the province's wastewater infrastructure managed under Canadian environmental regulations. As a small-scale treatment facility, the plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. These regulations require secondary treatment or equivalent for municipal wastewater systems, ensuring that effluent meets quality standards to protect aquatic life and human health. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Yamaska River basin, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Yamaska River is an important waterway in Quebec, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yamaska River basin, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support fish species such as walleye and yellow perch, as well as migratory birds. The region's agricultural activity means that nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 878 Rue Guilbert, Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, in the Montérégie region.
The plant serves approximately 7,251 residents of Acton Vale and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Yamaska River basin, which eventually reaches the St. Lawrence River.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater systems.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is typically required under the WSER, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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