8. DRINKING WATER INITIATIVES

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1 8. DRINKING WATER INITIATIVES WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN The developed a Total Water Quality Management Plan in 2002 to guide decision-making in the in regards to quality of drinking water. The plan includes source water protection as well as decisions on how new and upgraded water treatment, transmission and distribution infrastructure will be implemented in the Region of Peel over the next 20 years. Status of Source Water Protection in Peel Region The Clean Water Act, 2006, came into effect on July 3, 2007 with the promulgation of the initial set of source water protection regulations. The objective of the legislation is to protect existing and future planned municipal sources of drinking water. The source protection process is driven by locally-based Source Protection Committees that consist of appointed representatives from municipal, industry, commerce and agricultural sectors and the public at large. The has Public Works (i.e. Water Division) and Planning (i.e. Policy Planning) representation on the source protection planning subcommittees of the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe (SGBLS) and Credit Valley-Toronto and Region-Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committees. This representation allows the Region to co-lead the development of source water protection planning policies and support the Source Protection Committees with preparation of the Source Protection Plans. On-going source protection related initiatives that affect the include: Technical Studies In 2006, the initiated technical studies, with funding support from the Ministry of Environment (MOE), to assess water budgets and the vulnerability of its municipal wells to contamination and identify threats to its groundwater-based drinking water sources. These technical studies were completed with technical support from Conservation Authority partners. Threats to the Lake Ontario drinking water source are being evaluated through the Collaborative Study to Protect Lake Ontario Drinking Water. This MOE-funded study was initiated in 2006 and is led by the. The study partners include 19 Lake Ontario municipalities and 5 Source Protection Regions with technical support from various government agencies, education institutions and consultants. A Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) for the treatment processes at Lakeview and Lorne Park Water Treatment Plants (WTP) is nearing completion. This study was designed to assess the potential pathogenic risk to finished drinking water quality if various components of the treatment process were to fail. The project is being Page 1 of 11

2 led by a University of Toronto water treatment research team. This study is to be complete in the first quarter of Updated Assessment Reports The technical studies on both groundwater and surface water (Lake Ontario) drinking water sources are summarized in the Updated Assessment Report (July 2011), available on the CTC Source Protection website ( One technical study, The CTC Integrated Water Budget Report, Tier-3, is still in progress. Source Protection Policies and Plans Based on the Updated Assessment Reports, draft policies related to source water protection were developed. As required by regulation, pre-consultation with municipalities affected by the draft policies was held in the fall of A Workshop on November 30, 2012 led by CTC and LSGB Source Protection Authorities helped to facilitate the review of draft Source Protection Plans & Policies by the and its lower tier municipal staff. The public will be invited to comment on the draft source protection policies in March/April Another round of public consultation will be completed before submitting the final proposed Source Protection Plans and Policies to the Ministry of Environment by August Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program The Ontario government has developed the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program (MDWLP) in support of the Safe Drinking Water Act, The MDWL program requires municipalities of drinking water systems to obtain the following to operate the system: 1. Drinking Water Works Permit A permit to establish or alter a municipal drinking water system. 2. Permit to Take Water A valid permit to take water issued under the Ontario Water Resources Act. 3. Accepted Operational Plan The Operational Plan is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS). The Plan documents the operating authority s Quality Management System (QMS). 4. Accreditation of the Operating Authority A comprehensive audit and periodic review of the operating authority s quality management system, including the operational plans, will be conducted by an independent certified accreditation body retained by the Province. 5. Financial Plan The Financial Plan is prepared in accordance with Ontario Regulation 453/07 to ensure the municipal drinking water system is financially sustainable and the necessary funding is available to cover daily operational costs and the costs associated with repairs and upgrades. Page 2 of 11

3 The Ministry of the Environment s (MOE) intent in implementing the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program is to ensure a culture of commitment to quality, diligence and dedication to consumers in the provision of drinking water. As required, the prepared the Water Operational Plan and developed an effective Quality Management System that enhanced existing policies and procedures to all aspects of water treatment and distribution, from source to tap. In November 2009, we received the required approvals and our systems have been operating under the new Drinking Water Works Permits and Licences. Quality Management System at the A Quality Management System is a series of polices, procedures and documents that outline organizational structure, responsibility and resources. The development and implementation of a quality management program at Peel included several initiatives including: Development and submission of the Water Division s Financial Plan The development and delivery of educational and program awareness sessions to internal stakeholders The development and implementation of a communications plan for internal and external stakeholders. This plan included the development of brochures, memorandums, newsletters and websites. The development and implementation of a document and record management system The development and rollout of the internal audit program to ensure effectiveness and conformity of the DWQMS Management review meetings with Top Management to evaluate the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Quality Management System. The received Full Scope Entire Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Accreditation on August 26, The Accreditation was based on an on-site verification audit where the operated Drinking Water Systems met the requirements of the DWQMS to the satisfaction of the Accreditation Body auditors. To maintain accreditation status, Peel s Quality Management System must be periodically reviewed and revised as necessary to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Program Initiatives for 2012 Program initiatives for Peel s Drinking Water Quality Management System for 2012 include: Page 3 of 11

4 Maintenance and improvement of the document and records management system through implementation and integration of methods and applications such as Electronic Information Management (EIM), Pathways and Hansen Continual improvement of program awareness of the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program DWQMS Internal audits reports analysis, corrective actions implementation and improvement initiatives Development of a 5-year QMS Plan aligned with the Municipal Drinking Water Licence renewal program. Water Main Renewal Program The s water main renewal program is a planned initiative to replace all aging cast iron and ductile iron water mains and other water mains which exhibit high breakage rates. The program is coordinated with the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and Town of Caledon municipal works. In 2009, the federal and provincial governments announced an Economic Action Plan that included an Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) to provide funding for constructionready infrastructure projects. Approximately 57.4 km of water mains were approved by ISF funding, and replacement work started in The 2012 water main renewal program has identified approximately 54 km of water mains for replacement. The design of these water mains has started and this work will be completed by the end of Over $233 million has been allocated to this project since mid Water Quality Modelling Program The s hydraulic water model is a mathematical representation of the water distribution system used by staff to analyze and predict the behaviour of the system, including managing the existing infrastructure, analyzing operational changes, proposing new development, and planning and evaluating future infrastructure required to service growth. The model was developed using the INFOWATER software program which supports several existing Peel database systems, including Hansen, GeoMedia and AquaPeel. The model is comprised of water treatment plants, storage facilities, pumping stations, transmission mains, groundwater wells and all municipal water mains within the. Peel s Water Division is planning to expand this program to perform water quality simulation. The project involves calibrating the model for water quality parameters and identifying sensitive water quality areas. The project will also aid in the identification of potential water threats during infrastructure planning processes. Page 4 of 11

5 As of January 2012, the field testing program required for the calibration of the hydraulic model and development of the water quality model has been completed. Data gap analysis will be undertaken in the Spring of 2012 to identify if additional field test will be required. The calibration of the hydraulic model is being finalized at which time the development of the water quality model will be undertaken. It is important to note that an accurate calibration of the hydraulic model is necessary in order to develop a successful water quality model. We expect this project to be completed by the Summer/Fall Page 5 of 11

6 I. NORTH PEEL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS NEW MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIES FOR THE VILLAGES OF CALEDON-ALTON, CALEDON EAST AND CHELTENHAM Additional municipal water supply capacity is required to meet anticipated future water demands for planned growth and development in the villages of Caledon, Alton, Cheltenham, and the rural service area of Caledon East. The Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update (June 2007) identified the need for three new municipal wells to meet the projected demands. Three separate Municipal Class Environmental Assessments (EAs) are being conducted for each water system: Caledon East, Caledon Village-Alton, and Cheltenham. Caledon East Water Supply The Caledon East Water Supply Schedule C Municipal Class EA commenced in fall Various water supply alternatives are being considered and evaluated as part of this EA, including: lake based servicing; connecting to an existing well in Bolton; and, installing a new well in the Caledon East area. To evaluate the new well option, a groundwater exploration program is currently underway to identify areas for a possible future municipal well site, including a seismic geophysical survey and test well drilling. The seismic survey was completed in Test well drilling commenced in early 2012 and is expected to continue throughout the year. A public information centre will be held when the groundwater exploration program is complete. Caledon Village-Alton Water Supply The Caledon Village-Alton Water Supply Schedule C Municipal Class EA was separated from the Alton Wastewater Servicing Municipal Class EA in fall It is being completed to determine if proposed growth in Alton (as identified in the Village Study being completed by the Town of Caledon) can be serviced by municipal water. The preferred servicing option for Alton has been identified as a new well. A groundwater exploration program is currently underway to determine if sufficient additional water supplies can be located. The groundwater exploration program will include test well drilling, which commenced in summer 2011 and has an expected completion date of spring Caledon Village Well No. 3B The Schedule B Municipal Class EA was completed for Caledon Village Well 3B in June Detailed design is currently underway, and the new well is expected to be in service by summer Cheltenham Water Supply Additional water supply is required for Cheltenham. The Municipal Class EA for this study is anticipated to commence in fall Page 6 of 11

7 WATER STORAGE FOR CALEDON EAST Additional water storage is required to meet MOE Standards for planned growth in Caledon East. A Schedule B Municipal Class EA is being completed to identify the preferred solution for the required additional storage in Caledon East. This EA is expected to be complete in early INGLEWOOD WELL #2 TREATMENT UPGRADE Inglewood Well No.2 is a shallow well and suspected groundwater under the direct influence of surface water. The current treatment processes include cartridge (membrane) filtration and disinfection by sodium hypochlorite. Advanced water disinfection has been planned for the Inglewood well and an ultra-violet (UV) irradiation system designed and scheduled to be installed at the Inglewood water treatment facility in NORTH PEEL WATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS The has installed 27 drinking water Sampling Stations throughout Caledon to enhance the drinking water quality-monitoring program and improve customer service. The sampling stations allow Peel to meet its commitments to water quality with the least amount of impact to customers. The Sampling Stations are located at selected points within the distribution system in the communities of Alton, Caledon Village, Caledon East, Mono Mills, Inglewood, Palgrave, Cheltenham and Terra Cotta. They ensure the collected water samples accurately represent the drinking water supplied to the consumers. It is planned to continue with the Sampling Station installations in the Caledon distribution systems. The number of Stations added will be determined by the population growth. The areas of new development in each of the individual communities in the Township of Caledon will be carefully reviewed and considered for the installation of the Stations. Page 7 of 11

8 II. SOUTH PEEL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS MASTER PLAN The has initiated a Water and Wastewater Master Plan for its lake-based systems (where Lake Ontario is the source of drinking water and the discharge point for treated wastewater) to update the current 2007 Master Plan. The objective of the study is to identify long-term servicing plans for the Region s lake-based water and wastewater systems to support growth to 2031 and to consider longer-term servicing needs for growth beyond The plans will accommodate the 2031 targets set out in the Places to Grow Plan (2005). The study area for the 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton and parts of the Town of Caledon. The study will also review the Region s capital plan to meet the current servicing agreements with York Region and the City of Toronto. LAKEVIEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) EXPANSION PROJECT The introduction of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, and rapid population and economic growth are key factors to the expansion and upgrades to Peel s Lakeview WTP. The plant continues to expand with the world s most advanced treatment technology, offering the best protection against pathogens, addressing the taste and odour concerns, and generating higher water treatment capacity to ever changing and continuously developing South Peel communities. Construction of a new low lift pumping station was completed in mid 2011, old conventional filters 1-10 were demolished and construction was started of a new advanced treatment train in the existing footprint. With the objective to produce the highest quality drinking water possible at a reasonable cost, the new treatment train will employ a multi-barrier approach using ozonation, biologically active carbon (BAC) contactors, ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection, and ultra-filtration membranes. Once complete, the new train will be capable of treated up to 400 million litres of water per day, bringing the total plant capacity up to 1200 million litres per day. Future planned initiatives include addition of a new high lift pumping station,, and later installation of additional stand-by power. The estimated completion date for the Lakeview expansion work is mid 2014, after which stand-by power addition will commence. LORNE PARK WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) EXPANSION PROJECT The Lorne Park WTP, delivering water to the western side of Mississauga and Brampton, treats water using a conventional treatment process. In 2008,,construction began to increase plant production by retrofitting conventional filters 1-8 to implement membrane filtration technology. The new advanced treatment process also includes ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection and advanced oxidation to ensure inactivation of disease-causing Page 8 of 11

9 organisms and to control seasonal taste and odour events. Once complete, the total plant capacity will be 500 million litres per day. The expansion project also includes construction of new low lift and high lift pumping stations with wet wells and traveling screens as well as new surge tanks, mechanical/electrical transformer rooms, and additional stand-by power. Major construction is scheduled for completion in late 2012, with installation of new high lift pumps and stand-by power continuing into SOUTH PEEL WATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS In 2009, the initiated installation of drinking water sampling stations in South Peel. The sampling stations allow Peel to meet its commitments to water quality with the least amount of impact to customers. A number of sampling stations have been installed in the South Peel Distribution System. Installations are planned to continue in conjunction with the water main renewal program and capital projects where a sampling station is identified as required and in areas of new development. BECKETT-SPROULE PUMPING STATION Construction of a new expansion onto the Beckett-Sproule Pumping Station, servicing the east side of the South Peel Distribution System, was completed and put into service in October This expansion included installation of additional pumps, piping, electrical switchgear and motor control centres. TULLAMORE RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION In 2009, the approved a project to build an underground water storage facility in Tullamore. The new reservoir will support water pressure in Pressure Zones 5 and 6 in the City of Brampton and supply water to the Town of Bolton. The Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station is currently under construction with completion scheduled for late AIRPORT ROAD RESERVOIR AND SURGE SUPPRESSION FACILITY EXPANSION To increase the capacity of the existing Airport Road Reservoir and Pumping Station, plans are underway for the construction of a new reservoir and expansion of existing surge suppression building, along with associated yard piping. This expansion project is scheduled for commencement in Page 9 of 11

10 STREETSVILLE PUMPING STATION The Streetsville Reservoir Expansion Project is currently under construction for the installation of a new underground 24 ML reservoir. Upon its completion, construction will begin on a new pumping station which would provide increased capacity for Zone 3 transmission and Zone 4 local distribution to meet the anticipated demands of West South-Central Peel Region. The construction of the new pumping station is expected to commence in spring HANLAN TRANSMISSION MAIN The Region s Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (2007) identified the need for construction of the Hanlan Transmission Main. This main will move treated water from the Lakeview Water Treatment Plant to the Hanlan Reservoir located at Britannia Road and Tomken Road. The 2400 mm diameter transmission main is required to support future growth in Peel Region, including intensification in the City of Mississauga, and to meet water supply commitments to York Region. It will also provide a back-up supply for the existing transmission main. Detailed design of the transmission main should be completed by the end of Construction of the Hanlan Transmission Main is scheduled to commence in early 2013, with completion targeted for ZONE 6 RESERVOIR AND FEEDERMAINS The Region s Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (2007) identified the need for fire, equalization, and emergency water storage, using facilities not dependent solely upon a pumped water supply or the existing Snelgrove Elevated Tank, to service the areas of North Brampton and Mayfield West (Pressure Zone 6). This water storage will be provided by a reservoir and feedermain system for Pressure Zone 6. The project has recently completed the Environmental Assessment Study stage and will be entering the detailed design stage shortly. A route for the feeder main and a site for the reservoir have been confirmed. Construction of the reservoir and associated feedermain is planned for 2014, pending budget approval. NORTH BOLTON ELEVATED TANK AND FEEDERMAIN Peel Region is planning to construct a nine million litre elevated water storage tank to provide the required storage and service to the Town of Bolton. The elevated tank will augment the distribution system, providing pressure equalization and fire and emergency storage to meet the demands of existing developments as well as the approved and future development. The new feeder main will stabilize current flows and pressures and provide added security of supply to the North Hill area of Bolton. This project is presently in the design stage and divided into three assignments; Tower and King road feedermain, Bolton downtown core with Humber River crossing and Hwy 50 feedermain. Each assignment is in the design stage with construction expected to begin summer Page 10 of 11

11 ALLOA RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION The Region s Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (2007) identified the need to construct the Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station to meet municipal water demands from future approved development in northwest Brampton. In February 2009, the Region of Peel completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for this project that identified the preferred site location for the Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station, including the preferred feedermain alignment. The Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station is in the detailed design stage, with proposed work planned for completion in Page 11 of 11