{"id":17509,"date":"2016-07-15T12:25:18","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T16:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=17509"},"modified":"2016-07-15T12:25:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T16:25:18","slug":"how-much-more-sewage-can-huntsville-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/how-much-more-sewage-can-huntsville-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"How much more sewage can Huntsville handle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How much more sewage can the Town of Huntsville handle as it continues to approve multi-residential developments in urban areas? That\u2019s a question staff at the District Municipality of Muskoka, which manages water and sewer treatment throughout the region, is hoping to have an answer for by no later than the end of this year.<\/p>\n

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They are presently assessing Huntsville\u2019s sewage treatment capacity for the next 20 years, particularly since the Mountview Sewage Treatment Plant is more than 50 years old and its technology is outdated. A Class C Environmental Assessment carried out in 2014 confirmed that the preferred option to accommodate all of Huntsville\u2019s sewage treatment would be to decommission the old plant entirely and expand the Golden Pheasant Sewage plant on Highway 60.<\/p>\n

The project is particularly welcomed by area residents because it would remove the plant from Huntsville\u2019s downtown core waterfront area – it sits across the river from the Canada Summit Centre. The move would also better protect the watershed by removing ammonia, nitrate and phosphorous from the treated effluent that goes back into the Muskoka River.<\/p>\n

Closing the Mountview plant and expanding the Golden Pheasant plant would also improve operational efficiency and costs by having one instead of two plants to maintain, while implementing updated technology, according to District staff. It would also bring treatment into compliance with more stringent Federal regulations, which become effective in 2021. Additionally, it is ultimately expected to provide the required capacity to meet growth in Muskoka\u2019s fastest growing community.<\/p>\n

Hefty $65 million price tag<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, the project carries a hefty price tag. In a written statement to Doppler, Fred Jahn, District Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, stated, \u201cAt this time, we continue to seek Provincial and Federal funding to assist with the project cost of $65M. We are also currently undertaking a review process to determine if the project delivery can be carried out more cost effectively as well as in stages.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last March, significant rainfall and spring thaw exacerbated the wastewater flows going into both of Huntsville\u2019s treatment plants with only partially treated effluent being discharged into the Muskoka River from the Mountview plant and to Fairy Lake from the Golden Pheasant plant.<\/p>\n

So how long does Huntsville have until capacity becomes a problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we do have available treatment capacity at this time, a comprehensive review is being undertaken to confirm all of the development requirements. This will take into consideration the projected growth for the Town of Huntsville to meet foreseeable needs for up to 20 years,\u201d stated Jahn.<\/p>\n

Jahn says the process of establishing capacity will include the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Reviewing current water and waste plant operations, namely determining maximum and average flow requirements;<\/li>\n
  2. Looking at commitments made to developers through servicing agreements for future flow, i.e. how much and when;<\/li>\n
  3. Working with the Town of Huntsville to forecast upcoming development and population growth; and<\/li>\n
  4. Reviewing the impact of inflow and infiltration and assessing opportunities to correct these issues to free up existing capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cDeveloping a timeline is something that we are working on as it involves external consultants and approvals. However, we would be aiming to have this completed by the end of the year if not sooner,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

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