Overview
Usine de traitement d eaux usees de Saint Andre is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving the Grand-Sault region of New Brunswick, Canada. It uses a moving bed biofilm reactor with an upflow clarifier to treat municipal wastewater.
Usine de traitement d eaux usees de Saint Andre is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Andre, within the Municipalite regionale de Grand-Sault in New Brunswick, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,814 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant employs a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) with an upflow clarifier as its treatment process. This advanced biological treatment technology provides effective organic matter and nutrient removal, meeting the standards expected for Canadian wastewater facilities. As a small agglomeration, the plant operates under provincial regulations that align with federal guidelines under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint John River system and then into the Bay of Fundy. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Saint John River basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy, a globally significant marine ecosystem known for its high tidal range and diverse marine life. The Saint John River supports various fish species, including Atlantic salmon, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the river and the downstream estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Chemin de l'Eglise in Saint-Andre, within the Municipalite regionale de Grand-Sault, Madawaska County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,814 residents in the Saint-Andre and Grand-Sault area.
The plant uses a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) with an upflow clarifier, an advanced biological treatment process that removes organic matter and nutrients.
The treated effluent flows into the Saint John River watershed, which drains into the Bay of Fundy.
Wastewater treatment in New Brunswick is regulated by the provincial Department of Environment and Local Government, under the Clean Water Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
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