The County of Prince Edward has completed two studies for the proposed replacement of the Wellington water and wastewater treatment plants.
New water and wastewater treatment plants are required to address current condition and capacity limitations with the existing system and to accommodate projected growth in the area. The 2021 Wellington Master Servicing Plan for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater identified the need to replace the existing plants.
The new treatment plants will be built within the property boundaries of the existing sites at 459 and 461 Wellington Main Street.
The preferred design concept for the new water treatment plant’s treatment train includes:
- Main Process: Membrane treatment
- Primary Disinfection: UV disinfection
- Secondary Disinfection: Chlorination
- Residuals Treatment: Equalization and plate settler clarification thickening
The preferred design concept for the new wastewater treatment plant’s treatment train includes:
- Secondary Treatment: Aerobic granular sludge
- Tertiary Treatment: Discfilters
- Effluent Disinfection: UV disinfection
- Sludge Digestion: Aerobic digestion
The preferred design concepts will also include all supporting facilities including plant headworks and administration facilities.
Both Municipal Class EA Environmental Study Reports (ESR), detailing the planning process, findings, and recommendations for both studies, are available for public review until Friday, August 30, 2024. Both ESRs and the Notice of Completion are available for public review only on the County website at:
Water Treatment Plant: https://www.thecounty.ca/government/municipal-projects/special-capital-projects/wellington-water-treatment-plant-class-environmental-assessment/
Wastewater Treatment Plant: https://www.thecounty.ca/government/municipal-projects/special-capital-projects/wellington-wastewater-treatment-plant-class-environmental-assessment/
During the 30-day review period you are encouraged to contact the County of Prince Edward and/or CIMA+ if you have any questions or concerns about this project. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to Garrett Osborne, Project Manager, County of Prince Edward, by email and Bradley Young, Project Manager, CIMA+, by email.
In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for a Section 16 order for this project. Learn more about filing a Section 16 order in the Notice of Study Completion.