Overview
The Wastewater Treatment Facility in Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, serves a population of 1,718. It is an operational plant with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, discharging into the local watershed.
The Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in Petitcodiac, a community in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. This operational plant serves a population of approximately 1,718 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility within the region. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Canadian federal and provincial wastewater regulations, which typically require secondary treatment or equivalent for discharges into freshwater environments. The treated effluent from this facility is discharged into the Petitcodiac River watershed, which flows into the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is known for its extreme tidal ranges and supports diverse marine life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Petitcodiac River, a tributary of the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish, and marine mammals, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The river's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Renfrew Street in Petitcodiac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,718 residents of Petitcodiac and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Petitcodiac River, which flows into the Bay of Fundy.
The plant operates under Canadian federal and New Brunswick provincial wastewater regulations, which require treatment standards to protect the receiving water body.
Small plants in Canada often use secondary treatment or equivalent technologies, such as lagoons or mechanical systems, to meet effluent quality standards.
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