For Immediate Release
2003-06-16
For further information contact:
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Consultant Contact:
Mr. Guy Laporte, P. Eng.
Deputy Project Manager
Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Ltd.
654 Norris Court Kingston, ON K9P 2R9
Tel: (613) 389-3703
Fax: (613) 389-6729
E-mail: biosolids@utilitieskingston.com
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Utilities Kingston Contact:
Ms. Erika Sorensen
Utilities Kingston
211 Counter Street
P.O. Box 790
Kingston, ON K7L 4X7
Tel: (613) 546-1181 x 2465
Fax: (613) 542-1463
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BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY: PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE NO. 2
Utilities Kingston retained a consultant team composed of Earth Tech Canada Inc. and Totten Sims Hubicki Associates in the Spring of 2002 to assist in the development of a long term Biosolids Management Plan and Implementation Strategy for three of the City's wastewater treatment plants. These include the Ravensview Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), Kingston West WPCP and Cana Subdivision Package Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Biosolids are nutrient-rich, organic by products of the wastewater treatment process. The biosolids produced at Kingston's wastewater treatment facilities are currently stabilized to reduce pathogens (bacteria and viruses) and recycled for application to agricultural land.
The purpose of this study was to develop a long term plan for managing biosolids in Kingston, with due consideration to scientific research and evolving legislation. Alternative treatment processes and end uses were considered with a view to promoting public health, environmental sustainability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
The study team investigated several alternatives for biosolids treatment, including composting, lime stabilization, pelletization, incineration and landfilling. Enhancements to the existing process and continuation of the existing biosolids management system were also considered. Alternatives were evaluated using environmental, social and economic criteria to determine a shortlist for more detailed evaluation. The result of the evaluation is a proposed biosolids management plan with recommendations for both short and longer term, which represents a sustainable and effective strategy. Flexibility in the plan ensures future changes in community expectations, regulations and technical innovation can be accommodated.
A Public Information Centre will be held to present the study's recommendations in order for the public and agencies to review the plan. Earth Tech, Totten Sims Hubicki and Utilities staff will be available to answer questions and address concerns. You are invited to attend:
Public Information Centre No. 2
Wednesday, June 25, 2003
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kingston City Hall (216 Ontario Street), Memorial Hall
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