Public Notice: Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility

The Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), also commonly referred to as the Lancaster Lagoon, is located in West Saint John between Highway 1 and Sand Cove Road. The City of Saint John is planning to upgrade the aeration system at the Lancaster WWTF to update the equipment and improve the efficiency of the treatment.

To allow for the installation of the new aeration system, a temporary bypass will be established to redirect incoming wastewater away from the aeration treatment pond to an existing settling pond within the wastewater treatment facility. The settling pond will provide treatment of the incoming wastewater but at a reduced level compared to when the treatment facility is in full operation. The temporary bypass of the wastewater will occur for approximately three months during the Spring of 2025. Once the new aeration system is installed and operational, incoming wastewater flow will be directed back to the aeration pond for regular operation. The new aeration system will extend the service life of the Lancaster WWTF and increase the treatment capacity.

This work will be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in approvals from the City of Saint John’s regulators. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact service@saintjohn.ca or (506) 658-4455.