Overview
The Village of Breton Sewer Lagoon in Brazeau County, Alberta, Canada, is a secondary treatment plant serving 384 people. It discharges 172.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Village of Breton Sewer Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located along Highway 616 in Brazeau County, Alberta, Canada. It serves a small population of 384 residents, reflecting its role as a rural community plant. The facility is operational and provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small Canadian municipalities. As a secondary treatment plant, the Village of Breton Sewer Lagoon uses biological processes to break down organic matter, reducing pollutants before discharge. The plant handles an average daily flow of 172.60 cubic meters. The facility operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which governs wastewater discharges in the province. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Saskatchewan River basin. This river system flows eastward through Alberta and Saskatchewan, eventually reaching Lake Winnipeg. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The Village of Breton Sewer Lagoon discharges into the North Saskatchewan River watershed, which flows through central Alberta and into Saskatchewan. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is a source of drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect this sensitive riverine environment by reducing organic loads and nutrients.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 616 in Brazeau County, Alberta, Canada, serving the Village of Breton and surrounding rural area.
The plant serves a population of 384 people, typical of a small rural community in Alberta.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the North Saskatchewan River basin.
The plant operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which sets standards for wastewater treatment and discharge in the province.
Small rural plants in Canada, like the Village of Breton Sewer Lagoon, commonly use secondary treatment, which provides biological removal of organic matter and solids.
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