Overview
West End Water Pollution Control Centre (WEWPCC) is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, serving approximately 2,790 people. It treats municipal wastewater before discharge into the local watershed.
The West End Water Pollution Control Centre (WEWPCC) is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Serving a population of about 2,790, this plant is part of the city's wastewater infrastructure, handling sewage from the west end of Winnipeg. As a Canadian facility, WEWPCC operates under federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Manitoba's Environment Act. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Assiniboine River, which flows into the Red River and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Assiniboine River, a tributary of the Red River, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is a large, shallow lake that experiences eutrophication from nutrient loading. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient inputs, supporting the health of this important freshwater ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The West End Water Pollution Control Centre is located at 7740 Wilkes Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, within the Rural Municipality of Headingley.
The plant serves approximately 2,790 people in the west end of Winnipeg.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Assiniboine River, which flows into the Red River and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg.
As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Manitoba's Environment Act, with permits issued by the provincial government.
For small agglomerations in Canada, secondary treatment is standard to meet federal and provincial effluent quality standards, reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
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