WWT Plant, Colborne, Cramahe, Ontario - Municipal Wastewater Treatment

WWT Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Colborne, within the Municipality of Cramahe, Ontario, Canada. Serving a population of approximately 2,394, the plant is classified as a small-scale agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management frameworks. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, and it is currently operational. As a small community facility, it is subject to provincial regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment. Treatment processes for plants of this scale typically involve primary and secondary treatment stages to meet regulatory requirements. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the region and downstream ecosystems.

The plant's discharge enters the Lake Ontario basin, which is part of the St. Lawrence River watershed. Lake Ontario is a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic species and serves as a vital water resource. The facility's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality and ecological health.