Overview
Village Cove Road West is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Serving a small population of 71, it discharges 32.00 cubic meters of treated effluent near the coast.
Village Cove Road West is a wastewater treatment plant located in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves a small community of 71 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's secondary treatment process meets the regulatory requirements for Canadian wastewater facilities, which are governed by the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. These regulations mandate minimum effluent quality standards for carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and total residual chlorine, among others. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, contributing to the protection of Newfoundland's sensitive marine ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means its operations are critical for maintaining water quality in the region's coastal waters and supporting local fisheries and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting the ecological integrity of the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
Village Cove Road West is located in Summerford, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, along Village Cove West.
The plant serves a small population of 71 residents in the Summerford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters near Summerford, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality to protect fish and fish habitat.
Small communities in Canada often use secondary treatment, as required by WSER, to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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