East River Pollution Abatement System - CSO Control Strategy Development
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$270,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$125,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
County of Pictou, NS
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
43,657
Project timeline
2004 - 2009
Project number
5523
Description
The primary objectives of this field test study are to confirm the prevailing water quality in the East River, to establish future water use goals and water quality objectives, and to prepare a long-term combined sewage overflows (CSO) control strategy, if necessary. During the initial phase, primary emphasis will be on confirming the prevailing water quality in the East River through weekly sample collection over a period of three months, during both wet and dry weather. In the second phase, a preliminary evaluation of the sewage collection systems will be done to gain an understanding of the system response to precipitation events. The third phase will include a comprehensive monitoring and modeling program. In the final phase an evaluation of CSO mitigation options and the development of a CSO control strategy. A cost/benefit analysis will be completed for each alternative.
Applicant
County of Pictou, NS