Usine epuration Jonquiere - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saguenay, Quebec

Usine epuration Jonquiere is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Jonquière district of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. Serving a population of around 53,453, it is a medium-sized facility that supports the region's wastewater management needs. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's Environmental Quality Act. For a community of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Saguenay River, a major tributary of the St. Lawrence River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

The plant discharges into the Saguenay River, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Saguenay River is known for its deep fjord and supports a unique ecosystem, including beluga whales and various fish species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and the health of downstream marine environments.