Cap Lemoine, St. Joseph du Moine and Grand Etang on Site and Small Scale Wastewater Management
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$80,000
Project Type
Pilot Project
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$40,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Municipality of the County of Inverness, NS
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
17,346
Project timeline
2004 - 2009
Project number
5479
Description
This study provides an opportunity to demonstrate an innovative approach to wastewater management in Nova Scotia that will be applicable to other rural communities across Canada. The study will produce a sewage management strategy, which will eliminate all raw sewage discharges in a prioritized and phased approach. The strategy will transfer all homeowner responsibilities related to septic systems to a formalized management structure, ensuring proper design, construction, operation and maintenance of individual on-site septic systems. Components such as water quality monitoring, water conservation and wastewater treatment, as well as reuse, will be evaluated. In addition, the study will assess alternative septage treatment and beneficial biosolids reuse applications appropriate for rural communities. With assistance from the local planning/development agency, land use and zoning guidelines will be developed to promote natural wastewater treatment and disposal methods.
Applicant
Municipality of the County of Inverness, NS