On-site Wastewater Treatment
June 06, 2008
The Community of Miltonvale Park is presently preparing a new Official Plan. As well, you may be aware that some areas in the community have experienced problems with bacterial contamination of wells and failing septic systems in the past several years. Residents in the Sleepy Hollow area of the community have concerns about water quality, due to their proximity to the former Queens County Landfill site. The Community of Miltonvale Park is also within the Charlottetown Special Planning Area which severely restricts the subdivision and development of lands within communities which don't have municipal water or sewer servicing. Although Council has been working on all these issues over the past several years, it was felt that a comprehensive study would provide Councillors with the information required to make economically and environmentally sound decisions regarding the future servicing of the community.motor vike wallpapper
The Community has received funding through the Capacity Building Funds from the Gas Tax Funds to carry out a Wastewater and Water Servicing Feasibility Study to investigate the feasibility of various options regarding water and sewer servicing, and septic management plans. Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. (ETC), known for their innovative approaches to rural wastewater management, is carrying out the study.motor vike wallpapper
To help make this study successful, we ask that you take ten to fifteen minutes to complete the enclosed survey and return it to the Council Office by June 20, 2008 (by mail or in the drop-off box at the Winsloe Lions Club doorstep). To thank you for your time, a draw for two - $50 cash prizes will be made from all surveys returned by June 20.motor vike wallpapper
A survey has been sent to the registered owner of each property in the study area. If you receive multiple surveys, please complete one for each property.motor vike wallpapper
The survey may also be completed on-line. Click here to START SURVEY. You will be prompted for a username and password which you have received by mail. The survey also contains detailed maps of the study area which may assist in confirming your property ID number(s) and in completing the survey.motor vike wallpapper
The survey responses will be kept confidential and no individual names will be published. The summarized results will be presented as tables and maps. Please complete the surveys to the best of your ability, and please note any comments or concerns you may have regarding water or sewer servicing at question # 24.motor vike wallpapper
If you have any questions about the study or about the survey questions, please contact the Community Council Office at 368-3090 or by e-mail at admin@miltonvalepark.com.motor vike wallpapper
We look forward to receiving your assistance and input.
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October 10, 2006
The complete detailed March 2006 report is available now for download in either official language. motor vike wallpapper
Caissie Cape Wastewater Management Study: English (83 pages, 3.1 MB)motor vike wallpapper
Étude de gestion des eaux usées de Cap-des-Caissie: Français (93 pages, 2.9 Mo)motor vike wallpapper
The executive summary of the final March 2006 report is also available for download in either official language. To download the executive summary, click on a link below.motor vike wallpapper
Caissie Cape Executive Summary: English (10 pages, 504 KB)motor vike wallpapper
Cap des Caissie resumé: Français (14 pages, 510 Ko)motor vike wallpapper
January 05, 2006
Village of Belledune
PO Box 1006,
2330 Main Street,
Belledune, NB
E8G 2X9motor vike wallpapper
RE: Village of Belledune Wastewater Studymotor vike wallpapper
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As you may be aware, some areas of the Village are experiencing problems caused by substandard or malfunctioning septic systems such as breakout of untreated effluent or bacterial well contamination. These problems are largely due to inadequate lot sizes, unsuitable soils, rock or groundwater conditions or improper system installation. The public health risk, environmental degradation and negative economic impact from this situation is significant. motor vike wallpapper
In early 2005, the Belledune Council met with the N.B. Department of Environment (NBDELG) and local government to discuss wastewater servicing options for the Village. At the meeting Council's experiences with previous sewer servicing studies and infrastructure project applications for one or two large centralized systems were discussed. As a result of these past experiences, it was determined that a large centralized system is probably not the most appropriate solution for Belledune. Council determined that an engineering study to investigate alternative approaches was needed as one of the first steps toward finding a solution.motor vike wallpapper
Council asked Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. (ETC), known for their innovative approaches to rural wastewater management, to prepare terms of reference and a fee proposal to carry out the study. Belledune received funding for this study through the New Brunswick Dept. of Environment and Local Government's Clean Water Program.motor vike wallpapper
To help make this study successful, we ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey by February 15, 2005. A survey has been sent to the registered owner of each property in the Village. If you receive multiple surveys, please complete one for each property. motor vike wallpapper
When entering the survey data on-line you will be prompted for a user name which is resident and password which is belledune. The survey responses will be kept confidential and no individual names will be published. The summarized results will be presented as tables and maps.motor vike wallpapper
If you have any questions about the study, please contact Brenda Cormier, CAO Clerk/Treasurer, at the address indicated above, or by email at bell001@nbnet.nb.ca . We look forward to receiving your survey and input. motor vike wallpapper
THE VILLAGE OF BELLEDUNE WASTEWATER SURVEYmotor vike wallpapper
Please click here to START SURVEY
If you have any questions or problems using the survey, please contact Kelly Galloway at Engineering Technologies Canada.motor vike wallpapper
Kelly Galloway
kelly@engtech
1-888-747-7645motor vike wallpapper
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March 05, 2005
Comite des eaux usagees de Grand-Digue Wastewater Committee
c/o 119 Tony Street,
Grand-Digue, NB
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RE: Caissie Cape Wastewater Management Studymotor vike wallpapper
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As you may be aware, the Caissie Cape area of Grand Digue has problems with bacterial contamination of wells and failing septic systems. These problems are largely due to inadequate lot sizes and the high density of wells and septic systems. Some property owners have holding tanks or cannot get a sewage disposal permit for a conventional septic system due to small lot size and/or poor subsurface conditions. The public health risk, environmental degradation and negative economic impact to the area is significant and increasing. motor vike wallpapper
In 2003, a group of concerned and motivated residents formed the Grand Digue Wastewater Committee to try to facilitate a solution to the sanitation problems in Caissie Cape. This committee determined an engineering study was needed as one of the first steps toward finding a solution.motor vike wallpapper
Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. (ETC), known for their innovative approaches to rural wastewater management, met with the committee and we asked them to prepare a proposal to carry out the study. The committee received funding through the New Brunswick Dept.of Environment and Local Government's Clean Water Program for the study.motor vike wallpapper
To help make this study successful, we ask that you take a few minutes to complete the hard-copy survey or this on-line survey by March 31, 2005. A hard-copy of the survey has been sent to the registered owner of each property in the study area. If you receive multiple surveys, please complete one for each property. motor vike wallpapper
The survey responses will be keep confidential and no individual names will be published. The summary results will be presented as tables, maps and comments.motor vike wallpapper
The survey requires your name, address and PID number. The forms are tied to the official PID (Property Identification) number for each property parcel. We have provided the PID number on the surevy form which was mailed to you and on the first line of the address label. If you have not received a form, or are not sure which PID number applies to which of your properties, you can view our on-line property maps provided here. These maps are images which can be opened in an image viewer or in Acrobat Reader. Once open, please use the "Zoom" function to zoom into the area of your property parcel and you will then be able to read the PID number. This PID number must be entered in the on-line survey, question #1. To view maps click here.motor vike wallpapper
THE CAISSIE CAPE WASTEWATER SURVEYmotor vike wallpapper
Please click here to START SURVEY
If you have any questions or problems using the survey, please contact Laura Cole at Engineering Technologies Canada.motor vike wallpapper
Laura Cole
laura@engtech
1-888-747-7645motor vike wallpapper
March 04, 2005
Study Area Mapsmotor vike wallpapper
To view the PDF maps for your area please select one of the followingmotor vike wallpapper
O'Brien's Beach - Download filemotor vike wallpapper
Tony's Place - Download filemotor vike wallpapper
Shore Road Area - Download filemotor vike wallpapper
Lighthouse Wharf - Download filemotor vike wallpapper
These maps are images which can be opened in an image viewer or in Acrobat Reader. Once open, please use the "Zoom" function to zoom into the area of your property parcel and you will then be able to read the PID number. This PID number must be entered in the on-line survey, question #1. motor vike wallpapper
If you have any problems or questions about the maps please contact Laura Cole at Engineering Technologies Canada.
Laura Cole
laura@engtech.ca
1-888-747-7645motor vike wallpapper
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July 09, 2004
What is a bigger priority for septic fill...a higher D10 number (say 0.25 mm and up) or a low Cu number (say <4)? motor vike wallpapper
In your opinion and experience, what is a bigger priority for septic fill...a higher D10 number (say 0.25 mm and up) or a low Cu number (say <4)? motor vike wallpapper
There was a paper entitled "The lateral-flow sand-filter system for septic tank effluent treatment" by G.Check et al, published in 1994, Vol 66, No 7 of Water Environment Research.motor vike wallpapper
The researchers tested 3 different grades of sand in "real life" plexi-glass models (similated slices of lateral sand filters) and loaded them with septic tank effluent at 3.3 cm/day and later at 6.6 cm/day. It was interesting how the various sands performed and their corresponding gradations and Ksat values. motor vike wallpapper
In a nutshell, after at least 6 months of loading the results were as follows:motor vike wallpapper
Sand 1:
D10=0.29 mm, Cu=5.9, Ksat = 5.4x10-4 m/s, porosity=30%
Results were: at 3.3 cm/day loading, no biomat formation, infiltration rate = 4800 cm/day.
at 6.6 cm/day loading, no biomat formation, infiltration rate maintained at 4800 cm/day
Good treatment for BOD and bacteriamotor vike wallpapper
Sand 2:
D10=0.15 mm, Cu=5.3, Ksat = 1.5x10-4 m/s, porosity=31%
Results were: at 3.3 cm/day loading, 1-2 cm biomat formation, infiltration rate = 240 cm/day.
at 6.6 cm/day, black sulphide layer formed, infiltration rate decreased to only 48 cm/day.
Very good treatment for BOD and bacteriamotor vike wallpapper
Sand 3:
D10=0.23 mm, Cu=1.7, Ksat = 4.0x10-4 m/s, porosity=43%
Results were: at 3.3 cm/day loading, 0.5 cm biomat formation, infiltration rate = 240 cm/day
at 6.6 cm/day, black sulphide layer formed, infiltration rate decreased to only 48 cm/day
Very good treatment for BOD and bacteriamotor vike wallpapper
Based on the above results, I would say that sand 1 was the best followed by sand 3 with sand 2 being the least preferable.motor vike wallpapper
Even the coarsest sand (#1) performed well for BOD and bacteria treatment and was able to withstand much higher hydraulic loading rates with no biomat formation. motor vike wallpapper
A higher D10 number (and higher Ksat) therefore appears to be more important than having a low Cu number.motor vike wallpapper
Based on the results of the paper, I'm thinking that if necessary, it is preferable to sacrifice the Cu number (perhaps going as high as 6 or 8) if it means getting a D10 in the 0.30 and up range...motor vike wallpapper
In my part of the country (Prince Edward Island, Canada) this comes down to a matter of performance versus economics. We simply do not have local sands which are affordable and strictly meet common D10 and Cu criteria. I am trying to get our local Dept. of Environment to adopt higher standards for septic fill and would be embarrassed to tell you what is currently allowed under our regulations. motor vike wallpapper
If you couldn't get the best of all worlds, what would be your priority for a septic sand? Has anyone had good long term results with higher Cu value sands? I'm assuming that these are still washed sands with low fines content (say <2% passing the #200/0.075 mm sieve) with hydraulic conductivities in the 10-4 m/s range. motor vike wallpapper
The hydraulic loading rate which will be applied is about 0.57 usgpd/sq.ft (2.8 cm/day) based on peak design flows and gravel trench bottom area only.motor vike wallpapper
Any comments are welcome.motor vike wallpapper
Kelly Galloway, P.Eng.
Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd.
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