Biosolids Management Technology Assessment Report – Public CommentsWe want your Comments!Biosolids are a soil-like by-product of wastewater treatment. The City’s wastewater treatment plant, the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC), currently produces approximately 42,000 metric tonnes of biosolids per year. This is expected to approach 49,000 t/y upon full commissioning of the two new digesters at the plant. At present, the City composts a portion of the biosolids for use as a soil amendment, and applies the remainder to agricultural land. In 2006, Council approved an update to the City’s Biosolids Management Plan, which directed that the following treatment and disposal technologies be investigated for potential implementation:
The Biosolids Management Technology Assessment Report is now complete and available for public comment. Depending upon Council’s decisions regarding this report, an Environmental Study Report, may be required under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. To obtain further information and a copy of the draft report, visit Biosolids Management in Ottawa. Public comments should be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday November 14, 2008 at the below address. A report to Council will be tabled on this subject following review of public comments and finalization of the Assessment Report early in 2009. Sally McIntyre, Program Manager |
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