Policy Text:
For Existing Sewage Infrastructure where there is an existing significant threat the municipality shall:
1) Establish and/or maintain a regular inspection and maintenance program of the sewage infrastructure;
2) Respond to repair or replace any deficiencies noted in the inspection;
3) Review operational guidelines for the system to reduce the risk of bypasses;
4) Immediately contact the operators of the drinking water system if a bypass takes place in the vulnerable area;
5) Upgrade any infrastructure that is deficient or failing to meet effluent targets requirements;
6) Review and, if necessary, update the emergency plan for the system annually;
7) Encourage the separation of any existing combined sewers;
8) Develop and/or continue to implement programs to reduce Inflow/infiltration to the sanitary sewer system and related infrastructure.
Applicable Area:
a) Sanitary Sewer Networks/Pipes:
- WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc and Tweed;
- IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton; and
- Issues contributing area - Madoc and Tweed.
b) Pumping Stations and STP Storage Tanks:
- WHPA A and, B and C (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) – Deloro, Madoc and Tweed; and
- IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Picton (IPZ 1 and 2).
c) Stormwater Ponds, Effluent Discharges, and By-pass discharges:
- IPZ 1, 2 and 3 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton.
Effective Date: Within one year of the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, taking effect.