Overview
Warkworth Waste Stabilization Ponds in Trent Hills, Ontario, Canada, is a secondary treatment plant serving 216 people. It discharges 97.00 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
Warkworth Waste Stabilization Ponds is a wastewater treatment facility located in Trent Hills, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a small population of 216 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in Ontario. The plant uses stabilization ponds for treatment, a common and cost-effective method for small populations. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the regulatory requirements set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks under the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario via the Trent River system. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trent River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario. This area supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the downstream ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Warkworth, part of the municipality of Trent Hills, in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves a small population of 216 residents.
The plant uses stabilization ponds to provide secondary treatment, a process that uses natural biological activity to break down organic matter.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Trent River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
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