Overview
Vanastra Water Pollution Control Plant is a secondary treatment facility in Bluewater, Ontario, Canada, serving approximately 1,091 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Vanastra Water Pollution Control Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bluewater, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of around 1,091 residents and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for communities of this size under Canadian provincial regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The facility discharges an average of 490 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. Lake Huron supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions of people. The plant's operations are subject to Ontario's Clean Water Act and Environmental Protection Act to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maitland River or a nearby watercourse that flows into Lake Huron. Lake Huron is a large freshwater lake with significant ecological importance, supporting fish species such as lake trout and walleye, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is primarily agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal helps protect the lake from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 76998 London Road, Kippen, in the municipality of Bluewater, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,091 residents in the Vanastra community and surrounding area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Ontario's Clean Water Act and Environmental Protection Act, which require municipal wastewater facilities to meet effluent quality standards. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
The treated effluent flows into the Lake Huron basin, a major freshwater ecosystem. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in the lake, which supports fisheries and recreation.
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