Overview
WW Outfall is an operational wastewater treatment plant serving Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,345 people.
WW Outfall is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. The facility serves a population of about 5,345 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category typical of rural communities in the region. As a Canadian plant in Alberta, WW Outfall operates under provincial environmental regulations administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the South Saskatchewan River basin. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation, recreational activities, and aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from WW Outfall enters local waterways within the South Saskatchewan River basin, which flows eastward through Alberta and Saskatchewan before joining the Saskatchewan River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities downstream. Maintaining effective treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could impact fish populations and water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
WW Outfall is located in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada, a town in the southern part of the province.
WW Outfall serves approximately 5,345 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the South Saskatchewan River basin, which ultimately flows into the Saskatchewan River system.
WW Outfall operates under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, with permits issued by Alberta Environment and Parks. Canadian wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for communities of this size.
For small agglomerations in Canada, secondary treatment is standard to meet federal and provincial effluent quality guidelines, often using lagoons or mechanical systems.
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