Overview
Wapekeka Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 163 people in Wapekeka, Ontario, Canada. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed in Northwestern Ontario.
Wapekeka Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in the remote First Nations community of Wapekeka (ᐗᐱᑭᑲ) in Kenora District, Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 163 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for small, rural communities in the region. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial wastewater regulations, including the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act. For small systems like Wapekeka Lagoon, secondary treatment is the expected standard to protect receiving waters. The facility's discharge volume is 73.00 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small scale. The treated effluent from Wapekeka Lagoon is released into the local watershed, which drains into the broader Hudson Bay drainage basin. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting boreal forest ecosystems and aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the traditional lands of the community.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Northwestern Ontario, part of the Hudson Bay drainage basin. This remote boreal region features numerous lakes and rivers that support fish populations and migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive, and secondary treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient loading and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Wapekeka Lagoon is located in the community of Wapekeka (ᐗᐱᑭᑲ) in Kenora District, Northwestern Ontario, Canada, near Angling Lake.
The plant serves a population of 163 residents in the Wapekeka First Nation community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Hudson Bay drainage basin via nearby lakes and rivers.
The plant operates under Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act, which mandate secondary treatment for systems of this scale.
For small remote communities in Canada, secondary treatment using lagoons or mechanical systems is standard, as required by federal regulations to protect receiving waters.
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