Overview
Wastewater Treatment Lagoon in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada serves 2,113 people. The operational lagoon system treats municipal wastewater under Canadian provincial regulations.
Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is a municipal facility located on Road 38 N in Steinbach, within the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a population of 2,113 and is currently operational, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. As a lagoon-based system, the plant relies on natural biological processes for treatment. In Canada, wastewater treatment for small communities like Steinbach is regulated under provincial guidelines, with Manitoba requiring lagoon systems to meet effluent quality standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from the lagoon is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Winnipeg. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of Lake Winnipeg, which faces challenges from nutrient loading.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Red River basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake that supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. Nutrient management is critical in this watershed to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is located on Road 38 N in Steinbach, within the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba, Canada.
The facility serves a population of 2,113, typical of a small community in rural Manitoba.
The plant uses a lagoon system, which relies on natural biological processes such as algae and bacteria to treat wastewater. This is a common method for small communities in Canada.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, ultimately flowing into Lake Winnipeg. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
In Canada, wastewater treatment is regulated by provincial authorities. For small communities like Steinbach, Manitoba sets effluent standards for lagoon systems under the Manitoba Environment Act, ensuring treated water meets quality guidelines before discharge.
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