Overview
The Village of Perth Andover wastewater lagoon in New Brunswick, Canada, provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,101. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.
The Village of Perth Andover wastewater lagoon is located in Perth Parish, New Brunswick, Canada, serving a population of approximately 1,100 residents. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Village of Southern Victoria and operates under Canadian provincial regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small population scale. In Canada, wastewater treatment standards are set by federal and provincial guidelines, with secondary treatment being the minimum requirement for most communities to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint John River system. This river is a major waterway in New Brunswick, flowing into the Bay of Fundy, known for its high tidal range and diverse marine ecosystem. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint John River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish, and marine mammals, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route 105 in Kilburn, Perth Parish, within the Village of Southern Victoria, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 1,101 people in the Perth Parish area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities in Canada to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Saint John River and eventually into the Bay of Fundy.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under provincial environmental acts and federal guidelines such as the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set minimum effluent quality standards for secondary treatment.
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