Overview
Villlage of Valemount is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,190 people in Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. It discharges 650 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Villlage of Valemount wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Valemount, located in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada. This facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,190 residents, reflecting the scale of a small mountain community. As a secondary treatment plant, the facility meets the standard requirements under Canadian provincial regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for inland communities to protect receiving water quality. The plant's discharge volume of 650 cubic meters per day is consistent with the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fraser River system. The Fraser River is one of Canada's most significant salmon-bearing rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fraser River basin, a major watershed in British Columbia that flows into the Strait of Georgia and the Pacific Ocean. The Fraser River supports critical salmon runs and diverse aquatic habitats. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and pathogens, helping maintain water quality for fish and wildlife downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 400 Ash Street in Valemount, British Columbia, Canada, within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
The plant serves approximately 1,190 residents of Valemount, a small community in the Rocky Mountain region of British Columbia.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by disinfection before discharge.
In British Columbia, wastewater treatment is regulated under the Environmental Management Act and the Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which set standards for treatment levels and effluent quality based on population and receiving environment sensitivity.
The treated effluent enters the Fraser River basin, which is a vital ecosystem supporting salmon, steelhead, and other aquatic species. The Fraser River is one of the most important salmon rivers in the world.
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