Overview
Wastewater System in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada serves approximately 5,038 people. The operational plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and discharges into the local watershed.
Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Trans Canada Highway in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The plant serves a population of about 5,038 residents and is currently operational, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under federal and provincial regulations, including the Canada Water Act and Newfoundland and Labrador's Environmental Protection Act. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of St. Lawrence via the Humber River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Humber River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Islands and then the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal ecosystem supports salmon, trout, and other freshwater species, and the estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in supporting both freshwater and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Wastewater System is located on Trans Canada Highway in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 5,038 residents in the Deer Lake area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Humber River system and eventually reaches the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The plant operates under the Canada Water Act and Newfoundland and Labrador's Environmental Protection Act, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and provincial effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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