Some might find the subject a bit dry, but we’re excited to be embarking on a multi-year project to upgrade the community’s water system.
In order to meet modern regulatory requirements - and in doing so prevent future water quality advisories - we will be upgrading our water system in a number of ways;
- Water conditioning.
- Direct sand filtration.
- UV disinfection.
Preliminary design is complete and a contract for the process equipment supply has been awarded. The pilot plant commissioned in 2022 proved the design concept and provided valuable data on how our water responds with treatment products. Public Works continues to operate the pilot plant to gain experience needed for operators to obtain higher certification.
Detailed design is underway and expected to be completed early 2024. Construction of the new treatment system is planned for later in 2024 with commissioning anticipated in 2025.
To help fund this project, the District has applied for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s Green Infrastructure – Environmental Quality grant.
