Video Highlights Phase 2 Upgrades for Tay Area Drinking Water Facility

20 January 2021

Mike Emms Water & Waste/Water Superintendent takes us on an informational tour of Phase 2 upgrades of the Tay Area Drinking Water Facility, with a focus on capacity upgrades and how we’re making your water taste better and smell better.

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Tay Area Drinking Water Facility Phase 2 Upgrades

Quick Fact Sheet | January 20, 2021

Project Scope

  • Replace remaining media filter with a membrane filter to provide for growth in the Township
  • Addition of granular activated carbon (GAC), this will help absorb and remove organic molecules, improving water taste and odour.

Total Investment and Schedule

  • Project design began in 2019;
  • Contract awarded in the summer of 2020;
  • Work expected to be completed in August 2021;
  • Funded by:

                   Utility Rates/Reserve $ 1,650,674.00

                   Development Charges $ 2,044,400.00

                   Infrastructure Grant $ 474,926.00

                   Total $ 4,170,000.00

Capacity

  • Increased capacity from 7,400 m³/d to 10,880 m³/d to meet service population of 11,800

Equipment

  • Adding one treatment unit with membrane micro-filtration
  • Adding three Granular Activated Charcoal contactors

Consultant and Contractors

  • C.C. Tatham and Associates completed the Environmental Assessment, detailed design, and contract administration
  • WA Stephenson Ltd. are the general contractor
  • Pall Corporation supplied the membrane filtration unit 
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