Overview
The Wastewater Treatment Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia, serves a population of 13,420. It is an operational facility located along the Thompson River.
The Wastewater Treatment Centre is a municipal wastewater facility serving the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. With a population served of 13,420, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under Canadian regulatory frameworks. The plant is located on Rivers Trail, near the Thompson River, and is part of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's wastewater infrastructure. As an operational plant in Canada, the facility is subject to federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. It operates under the oversight of the regional district. The treated effluent is discharged into the Thompson River, a major tributary of the Fraser River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver. The Thompson River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs, and the plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically important watershed. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream habitats and recreational water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thompson River, which flows into the Fraser River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean at the Strait of Georgia. The Thompson River is a vital habitat for Pacific salmon species, including Chinook and Sockeye, and supports a range of aquatic biodiversity. The watershed is also used for agriculture, recreation, and municipal water supply, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecosystem health and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Wastewater Treatment Centre is located on Rivers Trail in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
The facility serves a population of 13,420, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Canadian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Thompson River, which flows into the Fraser River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Canada's federal Canadian Environmental Protection Act and British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a plant of this size in Canada, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive, such as the Thompson River which supports salmon.
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