Usine epuration de Beauceville - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Beauceville, Quebec

Usine epuration de Beauceville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Beauceville, Quebec, Canada. It serves a population of about 4,621 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Chaudière-Appalaches region and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the municipality. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet provincial treatment standards set by the Quebec Ministry of the Environment. In Canada, wastewater treatment requirements are established under the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, which mandates secondary treatment for most systems. The plant's operational status confirms it is actively treating wastewater from the community. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Chaudière River, which flows northward to join the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City. The Chaudière River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the St. Lawrence River estuary.

The plant discharges into the Chaudière River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Chaudière River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The St. Lawrence River estuary is a critical ecological zone, and the plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this sensitive environment.