Use of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems for Rural Areas, Ottawa
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$137,775
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$68,888
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Ottawa, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
1,017,449
Project timeline
2000 - 2009
Project number
1242
Description
Private wells and septic services serve most development within rural Ottawa. A number of areas use communal orcentral services for water and/or wastewater to serve groups of properties. The cost of establishing central wastewatermanagement systems in rural areas is prohibitive. As a result, new types of decentralized systems that serve clusters ofproperties are being considered. Innovative and new technologies will be examined. The study will analyze possiblesolutions and costs. The preferred water and wastewater alternative solutions will be selected using an evaluationprocess, including public and review agency comments. The study will also consider the current development patterns,environmental conditions and future growth scenarios.
Applicant
City of Ottawa, ON