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Case study: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrading

The coastal town of St. Andrews in southwest New Brunswick has upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to meet environmental standards, improve the quality of life for residents, and create capacity for growth. To minimize costs and the environmental impact of construction, the town chose to dee…

December 17, 2018

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Case study: Guelph tests home grey water recycling systems

City of Guelph Residential Grey water Reuse Feasibility Study To find further ways to conserve its finite groundwater resources, the City of Guelph studied a residential greywater reuse system that flushes residential toilets with water from showers and baths. 

In the fie…

December 17, 2018

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Case study: Facility upgrades help Cranbrook enhance agricultural production

This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The City of Cranbrook, BC, updated its wastewater treatment system with a…

December 3, 2018

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Case study: How Barrie’s new wastewater plant improves capacity and efficiency

This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The City of Barrie, ON, expanded its wastewater treatment plant to accomm…

December 3, 2018

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Case study: Vancouver becoming world's greenest city

Greenest City Action Plan Already known for environmental sustainability, the City of Vancouver has adopted a plan to become the world's greenest city by 2020.

The plan sets ambitious goals to reduce air pollution and waste, foster energy-efficient construction and improve the cit…

December 14, 2018

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Case study: St. Andrews revitalizes community after wastewater plant upgrades

This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The Town of St. Andrews, NB, upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to m…

December 9, 2018

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Case study: Upgrades allow Argyle to expand sewer system, reduce septic tank use

This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The Municipality of the District of Argyle, NS, upgraded its wastewater t…

December 3, 2018

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Case study: New disinfection techniques improve public health in Kapuskasing

This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview The Town of Kapuskasing, ON, updated its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP…

December 3, 2018