Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan

The goal of the Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan is to ensure the City’s wastewater (everything flushed down your sinks, drains, and toilets) is managed in a way that is sustainable, protects our waterways and the environment. The Master Plan is the City's long-term plan that will look at how the City is currently managing Guelph's wastewater and how we can continue to meet the demands of Guelph's growing population now until 2051.

The master plan includes:

• Advances in treatment technologies.
• Changes in wastewater treatment plant infrastructure needs and legislation.
• Sustainable and cost efficient wastewater treatment concepts that mitigate climate change and contribute to reaching the City’s goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy sources by 2050.
• Guelph’s growing population and it’s impact on the wastewater treatment process and Speed River’s capacity.
• How it will contribute to achieving the strategic priorities set out through the City’s Strategic Plan.

Class Environmental Assessment Schedule Change

The Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan was originally initiated to satisfy the requirements of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA). To complete the Class EA planning process for recommended projects needed in the short term, the Class EA scope has been expanded to fulfil the requirements of a Schedule C study. Following completion of a Schedule C Class EA study, projects are eligible for implementation through detailed design and construction.

For the Schedule C Class EA, Phases 1-4 of the Class EA process have been completed. 

Please note: This project began in an older version of our website. Some of the tools and information may appear different than originally designed.

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