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Municipality of Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Schedule B Class EA Addendum

December 2022 - Notice of Filing for EA Addendum

The Municipality of Brighton has completed an Addendum for the Class Environmental Assessment Study to assess the most suitable solution for wastewater treatment in Brighton to meet future servicing needs. The Class EA Addendum captured changes that have occurred since the completion of the previous 2017 Class EA for the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System, including updated growth projections, design basis and treatment options. The Addendum was undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘B’ projects of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA). The EA Addendum is now complete. Proposed changes to the 2017 Schedule ‘B’ Class EA include a new headworks facility, aeration lagoon upgrades, new secondary clarifier, new effluent disinfection, conversion of facultative lagoon to a sludge stabilization/storage pond, and various site-wide upgrades.

Aerial Map of Brighton's Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Click here to read the Notice of Filing of EA Addendum.

Click here to read the Class EA Addendum Report.

Click here to read the Class EA Addendum - Appendix A

Click here to read the Class EA Addendum - Appendix B

Click here to read the Class EA Addendum - Appendix C

By this notice, the Report is being placed on public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA. The documents can be accessed at the Municipality’s website www.brighton.ca. Please note that only the changes proposed in the Addendum are open for review. Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by JANUARY 31, 2023. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to:

Susan Shi, P.Eng.
Senior Environmental Engineer
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
203 – 863 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7L 5N4
sshi@jlrichards.ca
Phone: 343-302-5406

Bob Casselman
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Brighton
35 Alice Street, PO Box 189
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
bcasselman@brighton.ca
Phone: 613-475-0670

In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order
requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to
proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested
order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty
rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact
information and full name. Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for
conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may
prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in
support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing
the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to:

Minister of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

Requests must also be copied to the Municipality of Brighton by mail or by e-mail. Please visit the Ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-part-ii-order. All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. If there is no request received by JANUARY 31, 2023, the Schedule B Class EA Addendum is deemed complete and valid for a 10-year period. The Municipality could then proceed with implementing the preferred alternative anytime within this 10-year window, as presented in the planning documentation.

This Notice First Issued December 22, 2022

You can read more about the background of this project in the Staff Report presented at Council on April 25th, 2022 here: WPCP Proposed Upgrade - Technical Review Staff Report.

Wastewater Environmental Assessment

Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Schedule B Environmental Assessment

The Municipality of Brighton initiated a formal environmental assessment of the Wastewater Treatment System in August 2016. A public open house was held on May 29, 2017. View the documents below for more information about the environmental assessment:

Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS)

Following the Walkerton Inquiry, The Honourable Justice Dennis R. O'Connor released a report recommending new approval requirements for municipal drinking water systems. Accordingly, the Government of Ontario initiated the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program. This program requires that owners meet several key elements in order to obtain a new license. These elements include:

A permit to take water

A drinking water works permit (replacing the existing Certificate of Approval)

An accredited operational plan

An approved financial plan

Successful completion of internal audits

Successful completion of external audits

The Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program focuses on incorporating quality management into municipal water administration and operations; and is comparable to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) accreditation in the private sector. Another key aspect of the program is its emphasis on Continual Improvement.

The Municipality of Brighton's Water Quality Policy

The Municipality of Brighton is committed to providing safe and reliable drinking water that is compliant with the Safe Drinking Water Act and applicable regulations and legislation. We will promote an effective Quality Management System to ensure quality and consistency in all operations associated with the Drinking Water System. We will continuously review, maintain and improve our Quality Management System.

In accordance with Ontario Drinking Water Regulations, the owner of a drinking-water system shall ensure that a copy of an annual report of the drinking water system is available for the users of the system.

Annual Water Compliance and Summary Reports

Quality Management System Operational Plan

2023 Annual Brighton Springs Drinking Water System Report

Previous Water Compliance and Summary Reports are available upon request.

Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Annual Reports

2023 WPCP and Liftstation Annual Report

2022 WPCP and Liftstation Annual Report

2018 WPCP Annual Report

2017 WPCP Annual Report

Previous Water Pollution Control Plan Annual Reports are available upon request.

Water conservation

There are a number of things residents can do to help conserve water.

General tips for saving water in your home

Check faucets and pipes for leaks. A small drip from a worn faucet washer can waste 20 gallons of water per day and larger leaks can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day!
Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks by reading the house water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
Fit all household faucets with aerators. This is the best method for conserving water in your home and it is also the cheapest option.
Teach children simple water-saving tricks they can use around the home.

Saving water in the bathroom

Check your toilets for leaks by putting a little food coloring in your toilet tank and if, without flushing, the color begins to appear in the bowl within 30 minutes, you have a leak that should be repaired immediately.
Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators. "Low-flow" means it uses less than 2.5 gallons per minute (replacing an 18 liter per flush toilet with an ultra-low volume (ULV) 6 liter flush model represents a 70% savings in water flushed and will cut indoor water use by about 30%).
Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down and rinse off.
Put plastic bottles or float booster in your toilet tank using an inch or two of sand or pebbles inside each of two plastic bottles to weigh them down. Fill the bottles with water, screw the lids on, and put them in your toilet tank, safely away from the operating mechanisms. This may save 10 or more gallons of water per day.
Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush.

Saving water in the kitchen

Use your dishwasher for only full loads.
Don't pre-rinse your dishes. Most dishwashing soap brands actually recommend you don't pre-rinse dishes.
Don't leave the water running when you are washing dishes by hand. If you have a double-basin, fill one with soapy water and one with rinse water. If you have a single-basin sink, gather washed dishes in a dish rack and rinse them with a spray device.
Dual-swivel aerators make quick rinsing easier.
Don't let the faucet run while you clean vegetables - just rinse them in a stoppered sink or a pan of clean water.
Don't run tap water to get cool drinking water - keep a refillable bottle of drinking water in the fridge.

Saving water when doing laundry

Only use your washing machine for full loads.
Avoid the permanent press cycle on your washing machine, which uses an added 20 liters (5 gallons) for the extra rinse.
Adjust water levels to match the size of the laundry load.
Replace old washing machines with new Energy Star-rated washing machines, which use 35 to 50% less water and 50% less energy per load. Consider buying a frontload washing machine.

Saving water in your yard and garden

Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and plants.
Use native plants in your yard and garden. Native plants will use less water and be more resistant to local plant diseases.
On sloped areas, use plants that will retain water and help reduce runoff.
Group plants according to their watering needs.
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Mulch will slow evaporation of moisture and reduces weed growth.
Press mulch down around the dripline of each plant to form a slight depression which prevents or minimizes water runoff.
Water your lawn only when it needs it. A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass and if it springs back up when you move, it doesn't need water. If it stays flat, the lawn is ready for watering.
Letting the grass grow taller promotes water retention in the soil.
During dry spells, stop watering your lawn and let it go brown and dormant. Once cooler weather arrives, the morning dew and rainfall will bring the lawn back to life. This may result in a brown summer lawn, but it saves a lot of water.
When watering the lawn, do it long enough for the moisture to soak down to the roots. Put an empty tuna can on your lawn - when it's full, you've watered your lawn the correct amount.
Set up a rain barrel. You can collect rain water from your eaves to water your garden.
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.
Check your home frequently for outside leaks.
Use hose washers at spigots and hose connections to eliminate leaks.

DWQMS Operational Plan

Operational Plan - Revision 16 (June 6, 2024)