Overview
Warren Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is a secondary treatment facility serving 452 residents in Warren, Ontario, Canada. It discharges 242.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local watershed.
Warren Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is a municipal wastewater facility located in Warren, a community within West Nipissing, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. The plant serves a population of 452 and operates under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Canada, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. It discharges an average of 242.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. As a lagoon system, it relies on natural biological processes for treatment. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Sturgeon River system and eventually into Lake Nipissing, part of the Great Lakes Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational fishing and water quality in the broader Lake Huron watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sturgeon River watershed, which flows into Lake Nipissing and then via the French River into Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish species such as walleye and northern pike, and is part of a larger Great Lakes ecosystem that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mangan Lane in Warren, a community in West Nipissing, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada.
The Warren Wastewater Treatment Lagoon serves a population of 452 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sturgeon River system and eventually into Lake Nipissing.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Canada under provincial regulations.
In Ontario, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act. Small lagoon systems like this are common for rural communities and must meet effluent quality standards set by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
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