Overview
WP Blue is a secondary treatment plant serving Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
WP Blue is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Route 431 in Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility serves a small population of 334 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial guidelines for wastewater management in Newfoundland and Labrador. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is designed to handle the wastewater from this small coastal community. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the typical requirements for communities of this size in Canada. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast of Newfoundland, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's operation helps protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
WP Blue discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, which drain into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This marine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting fisheries, marine mammals, and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
WP Blue is located on Route 431 in Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, near the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
WP Blue serves a population of 334 residents in the Woody Point area.
WP Blue discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Newfoundland, which flow into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
WP Blue provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
WP Blue operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations for Newfoundland and Labrador, which require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems.
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