Date: 23 May 2025
Location: Cap-Tourmente, Québec, Canada
Product: Commercial, community, municipal
Client: Parks Canada
Date of installation: 2023
Flow: 22,200 L/day
Technology: Azimuth + UV disinfection
The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, a remarkable natural site and a popular stopover for thousands of snow geese, needed to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. The existing installation—an unaerated lagoon with an infiltration field—no longer met environmental standards or operational needs linked to increased visitor traffic.
| Average Flow | Capacity | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 22.2 m³/day | Up to 2,000 visitors per day | Peak during migration period |
Installed Treatment Train
1 septic tank
1 biological reactor
UV disinfection system
Technical enclosures
Fully gravity-fed treatment line – no pumping required
Project Challenges
Ultra-sensitive environment (wetlands, protected species, nesting areas)
Limited access for heavy machinery → selection of lightweight fiberglass tanks
Restricted on-site operations → robust, low-maintenance system required
Work within a federal park → strict compliance with intervention standards
Client Benefits
High treatment performance, meeting federal requirements
No pumping system, ensuring greater reliability and reduced maintenance costs
Environmentally friendly: discreet, low-impact installation
Simple operation, ideal for a small technical team
Why the Azimuth Technology?
Azimuth technology was selected for its ability to integrate seamlessly into natural environments without disrupting the ecosystem, while delivering superior treatment quality. Its gravity-fed operation, with no intermediate mechanical components, makes it an ideal solution for remote or ecologically sensitive sites.
Results
Since its commissioning in March 2023, the system has been operating optimally, even during peak visitation periods. Effluent quality consistently meets discharge standards, all with minimal human intervention.
