Overview
The Village of Centreville Wastewater Treatment Facility in Wilmot Parish, New Brunswick, provides secondary treatment for the community. It operates under Canadian provincial regulations for municipal wastewater.
The Village of Centreville Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in Wilmot Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves the local community of Centreville and surrounding areas as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Canada under provincial regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The facility is operational and managed by local authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Saint John River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is known for its high tidal range and diverse marine ecosystem, making proper wastewater treatment important for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that drains into the Saint John River watershed, ultimately reaching the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish species like Atlantic salmon, and marine mammals. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting the ecological health of this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Rogers Road in Centreville, within Wilmot Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that is part of the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy.
In Canada, municipal wastewater treatment is regulated by provincial authorities. New Brunswick requires secondary treatment for communities of this scale, aligning with the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations.
The Bay of Fundy is an ecologically important estuary with high biodiversity, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Proper treatment helps protect this ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
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