Overview
Wastewater Facility in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada serves approximately 33,436 people. The plant is operational and discharges into the local watershed within the Qu'Appelle River basin.
Wastewater Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The facility serves an estimated population of 33,436, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. As an operational plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Regina area. Under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards or equivalent. The Saskatchewan Environmental Code governs effluent quality, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The plant operates within this regulatory framework to manage its discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Qu'Appelle River system. This river flows eastward through Saskatchewan and eventually into the Assiniboine River, a tributary of the Red River, which ultimately reaches Lake Winnipeg. The Qu'Appelle River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for regional ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Qu'Appelle River basin, which flows into the Assiniboine River and then the Red River, ultimately reaching Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in the Qu'Appelle River is critical for both ecological health and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
Wastewater Facility is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the Regina area.
The plant serves approximately 33,436 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Qu'Appelle River system. This river flows into the Assiniboine River and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg.
The plant operates under the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and Canada's Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), which set national standards for effluent quality to protect aquatic environments.
In Canada, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 33,000 typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet federal and provincial effluent standards.
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