Overview
Usine epuration Chicoutimi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, serving approximately 91,170 people. It operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for wastewater management.
Usine epuration Chicoutimi is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Chicoutimi district of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. The plant serves a population of approximately 91,170 residents, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration within the province. It is situated in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, an area known for its boreal forests and proximity to the Saguenay River. As a Canadian wastewater treatment plant, Usine epuration Chicoutimi operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's operational status is confirmed as active, ensuring ongoing treatment of municipal wastewater from the Chicoutimi area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Saguenay River and then into the St. Lawrence Estuary. This estuary is a critical habitat for diverse aquatic species, including beluga whales and various fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Saguenay Fjord and St. Lawrence River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saguenay River watershed, which flows into the Saguenay Fjord and then the St. Lawrence Estuary. This estuary is a biologically rich environment supporting species such as beluga whales, seals, and migratory fish. The region's cold climate and seasonal ice cover influence treatment operations and effluent dispersion, making effective wastewater management essential for preserving downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Usine epuration Chicoutimi is located at 1740 Rang Saint-Martin in the Chicoutimi district of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 91,170 residents in the Saguenay area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Saguenay River watershed, which flows into the Saguenay Fjord and ultimately the St. Lawrence Estuary.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environment Quality Act. Facilities of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet federal and provincial effluent standards.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 90,000 generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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