Village of Crystal City Lagoon - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Crystal City, Manitoba

The Village of Crystal City Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Machray Avenue in Crystal City, within the Municipality of Louise, Manitoba, Canada. This plant serves a small population of 95 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, small wastewater systems like this are typically designed to meet effluent quality standards that protect local water bodies. The plant discharges an average of 42.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from the lagoon system is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pembina River and then the Red River system. This waterway network flows northward into Lake Winnipeg, a large and ecologically important lake. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Red River basin.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Pembina River, a tributary of the Red River. The Red River flows north through Manitoba into Lake Winnipeg, which is a large, shallow lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for fisheries and recreation. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg, which experiences nutrient loading challenges.