Overview
Webbwood Wastewater Treatment Lagoon serves 223 people in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Ontario, Canada. This secondary treatment facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Webbwood Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is a municipal facility located in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada. It serves a small population of 223 residents in the community of Webbwood, operating under Ontario's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small Canadian communities under provincial regulations. Ontario's wastewater systems are governed by the Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, ensuring compliance with effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Lakes Basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's rivers and lakes, supporting aquatic ecosystems and recreational water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Great Lakes Basin, one of the world's largest freshwater systems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining water quality in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 17 in Webbwood, Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Sudbury District, Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
The facility serves a population of 223 residents in the Webbwood community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities in Ontario, removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Ontario's regulatory framework, including the Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for municipal wastewater.
The plant protects the local watershed within the Great Lakes Basin, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and lakes that support aquatic ecosystems and recreational activities.
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