Usine d'epuration des eaux de East Angus - East Angus, Quebec Wastewater Treatment Plant

Usine d'epuration des eaux de East Angus is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in East Angus, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,685 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the Haut-Saint-François region and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act. These frameworks require appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Saint-François River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.

The plant discharges into the Saint-François River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's mixed forest and agricultural land use contribute to nutrient runoff concerns, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream ecosystems.