Overview
Waste water treatment plant serves the Rural Municipality of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 779.
Waste water treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the Rural Municipality of Gimli in Manitoba, Canada. The plant is operational and serves a small population of 779 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. Its designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, indicating a modest scale appropriate for the community. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Manitoba's water quality standards. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent may eventually reach Lake Winnipeg or the Hudson Bay drainage system. Protecting downstream water quality is important for the region's aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Rural Municipality of Gimli, Manitoba, near the shores of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into Lake Winnipeg, which ultimately drains into the Nelson River and then into Hudson Bay. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and commercial fishery, making careful wastewater management essential to prevent nutrient loading and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Rural Municipality of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, near the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
The plant serves a population of 779 residents in the Rural Municipality of Gimli.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into Lake Winnipeg, part of the Nelson River basin draining to Hudson Bay.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Manitoba's water quality regulations, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For small communities in Canada, typical treatment includes primary or secondary processes such as septic systems, lagoons, or mechanical plants, designed to meet provincial discharge limits.
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