Overview
Village of Delburne wastewater treatment plant in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, provides secondary treatment for a population of 444. The plant discharges approximately 199.30 megaliters annually.
The Village of Delburne wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Delburne in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada. This small-scale facility is designed to treat domestic wastewater from a population of about 444 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is the standard required under Canadian federal and provincial regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Red Deer River system, part of the larger Nelson River basin that flows into Hudson Bay. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Red Deer River, which flows through central Alberta before joining the South Saskatchewan River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, recreation, and municipal water supply downstream. The Red Deer River ultimately drains into Hudson Bay via the Nelson River, making the plant's effluent management important for both local and far-field water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, near Township Road 374, serving the Village of Delburne.
The plant serves a population of approximately 444 residents, typical of a small rural community in Alberta.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Red Deer River system, part of the Nelson River basin draining into Hudson Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Canadian regulations for communities of this size to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated federally under the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provincially by Alberta Environment and Parks. Plants serving small populations like Delburne must meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving waters.
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