Usine d'epuration de Lac Etchemin - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lac-Etchemin, Quebec

Usine d'epuration de Lac Etchemin is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lac-Etchemin, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 2,906 residents in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, operating as part of the province's wastewater infrastructure. As a small-scale facility in Canada, the plant is subject to federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Chaudière River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Chaudière River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and serves as a critical habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.