Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Phase 2
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$328,603
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$100,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Town of Banff, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
8,305
Project timeline
2003 - 2011
Project number
819
Description
The town is planning to construct nutrient–removal facilities as part of an upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant. Theupgrade would enable the plant to remove phosphorus and ammonia as nitrogen, drastically reducing the amount ofthose chemicals left in treated wastewater that is discharged into the Bow River. Parks Canada has asked the town todemonstrate environmental leadership by setting tougher standards for nutrient removal than the ones the AlbertaEnvironment Ministry currently requires. The town has already committed to meeting applicable provincial and federalstandards. This study will explore technical options to achieve much higher standards to protect the environment in aNational Park setting. The project will provide an excellent example for other communities, especially those in a sensitiveenvironment.
Applicant
Town of Banff, AB