Overview
West Lorne Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Elgin, Ontario, Canada, is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,105 people. It discharges 496 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The West Lorne Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in West Elgin, Ontario, Canada, serving a small community of approximately 1,105 residents. The plant is situated in Southwestern Ontario, near the shores of Lake Erie, and operates as a secondary treatment facility. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in Canada, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 496 cubic meters per day reflects its scale for a small agglomeration. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital freshwater resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie basin, a major freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse fish populations and provides drinking water for millions. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural and rural areas, making nutrient management important to prevent algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Thomson Line in West Elgin, Elgin County, Southwestern Ontario, Canada.
The plant serves approximately 1,105 residents in the West Lorne area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Canada, involving biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
The plant operates under Ontario's provincial wastewater regulations and the federal Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent quality standards for discharges into the Great Lakes.
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