Feasibility study to assess decentralized combined wastewater treatment to rectify defective septic systems in six sectors of the United Township Municipality of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$319,500
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Wastewater Management and Treatment
Grant amount$159,750
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Municipalité des Cantons Unis de Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
9,682
Project timeline
2014 - 2018
Project number
13059
Description
Since 2014, the United Township Municipality of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury has been examining the feasibility of implementing several community wastewater treatment systems to service residences in the Saint-Charles River watershed, with the purpose of protecting groundwater and surface water quality in the area. One hundred and thirty-nine residences could be hooked up to the municipal system as of this year. These residences are situated in a sector that is vulnerable to surface and ground water contamination. (As per February 10, 2016 announcement)
Applicant
Municipalité des Cantons Unis de Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC