Ville de Daveluyville Wastewater Treatment Plant - Daveluyville, Quebec

Ville de Daveluyville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Daveluyville, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,246 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation within the Centre-du-Quebec region. The plant is currently operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Canadian treatment plant serving a small community, Ville de Daveluyville operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Quebec Environment Quality Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treatment process aligns with these standards to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Nicolet River system. The St. Lawrence River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Proper treatment at Ville de Daveluyville helps maintain water quality in this important downstream ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Nicolet River, a tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence River is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish populations, including Atlantic sturgeon and American eel, and serves as a major migratory route for birds. The region's agricultural and rural land use requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.