Picton Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector
Water
Project value$28,725,000
Project Type
Capital Project
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$400,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Prince Edward County, ON
Loan amount$4,000,000
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
25,704
Project timeline
2008 - 2010
Project number
10286
Description
To help meet phosphorus discharge targets set by the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan and to sustainably handle both projected growth in the Picton-Hallowell urban area and septage from residents in the surrounding rural areas, the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward has designed and is constructing a new raw wastewater pumping station and a new Picton Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The existing 1947 Picton plant is approaching its rated capacity, and further in-service upgrades would be difficult because of aging components, land use constraints, and aspects of plant layout that limit the capacity to handle increasing peak flows. The new WWTP will provide a greater level of wastewater treatment and will meet more stringent effluent criteria by substituting tertiary filtration and ultraviolet disinfection for chlorination. The resulting increase in energy demand will be moderated by power-saving features in plant design, which will also allow for future plant expansion at minimal cost and with minimal effect on operations. The plant will be built and operated under the county’s full-cost-recovery approach to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure — an approach that is complemented by continual promotion of water conservation. For other communities interested in the design-build delivery approach or sustainable plant design, conference papers have already been submitted and further documentation of the experience and lessons learned can be provided. Guided tours of the plant, with its displays of operating status could also be used for public education.
(Project description from original funding application)
Project results
- 1048805 cubic metres of water treated per year
Environmental outcomes
- Reduced hazardous residuals from water treatment
- Reduced odour pollution
Social outcomes
- Protection/improvement of public human health
- Increased public safety and security
- Improved service delivery and/or level or service
- Community revitalization
Economic outcomes
- Increased service life
- New or improved revenue streams
- Local business development or local economy stimulus
- Local spending/consumption
Lessons learned
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Council support/buy-in
- Communication & coordination
- Resources
- External factors
- Technical – Project specific
Applicant
Prince Edward County, ON