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A comprehensive review of water and wastewater operations in the Kirkland Lake area, focusing on minimizing costs, ensuring system longevity, and compliance with regulations. Includes a partnership with OCWA and various safety and training initiatives.
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Water, Wastewater 2017 REVIEW 2018 PLAN
OCWA / KL Partnership • 18 employees in Kirkland Lake area • Central location for cluster • 6 have moved into KL • Parts, contractors, vehicles, fuel
Town of Kirkland Lake Owns the facilities Seeks to minimize operational costs Invests in the infrastructure to ensure system longevity, safety and quality for community Prove compliance with Provincial and Federal regulations Partnership • OCWA • Operates and maintains the facilities • Provides a valuable service at a competitive rate • Manage the infrastructure to extend equipment life and reduce capital costs • Provide training, systems, and people to ensure
One Water • OCWA program to help raise awareness of water and wastewater treatment and challenges. • Part of Northern college advisory committee to enhance that course. Attracts students from around the globe. • Secures our future • Don’t Flush campaign
Automated Valve turner CCTV Camera - video Smoke Testing Emergency Preparedness and Response (OERT) Improvements
Health & Safety • NEO region had zero lost time accidents in 2017 • Kirkland Lake cluster had one near miss • Monthly safety meetings and plant inspections • Daily morning safety huddle • Non-routine hazardous tasks assessments and tailgate meetings
2017 Safety Initiatives Tailgate forms and meetings for Non-routine Work Chlorine work, Chlorine Dioxide, Tower work, Decanting modifications Near Miss Reporting Safety triangle of incidents Health and Safety
Weekly Health and Safety Meetings Each employee received 29 hours of OJT Each employee received 31 hours of Ministry approved training 12 cluster safety meetings WHMIS, Lock&Tag, SCBA, Electrical, Confined Space, Near Miss reporting, Fall protection, Tailgate meetings, Lifting techniques, Heat stress, Slips and Trips, Winter driving, Asbestos Zero LTA 1 Near Miss Health and Safety
O. Reg. 243/07 Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries O. Reg 242.05 Compliance & Enforcement Complex Legislative Environment O. Reg. 170/03 Drinking Water Systems O. Reg. 169/03 Ontario Drinking Water Standards O. Reg. 128/04 Water Operator Certification O. Reg. 252/05 Small Systems Procedures for Disinfection DWQMS O. Reg. 129/04 Operator Wastewater Certification O. Reg. 387/04 Water Taking and Transfer PTTW C of A WW Ontario Drinking Water Objectives O. Reg. 267/03 General Certificates of Approval O. Reg. 318/08 Transitional – Small Drinking Water Systems O. Reg. 435/93 PTTW O. Reg. 319/08 – Small Drinking Water Systems
Compliance • KLWTP • 2016 MOECC inspection report 100% • Suggest to begin water reduction strategy • Latest Inspection January 9, 2018 • One resample at Federal School August 13th – Background count
Compliance • KLWWTP –MOECC inspection was late 2014 with zero non-compliance issues noted • In 2017: • 2 UV system unit bypasses due to heavy rainfall (May and October) • Exploring operational options to avoid rainfall unit bypasses in the future • SSTP – most recent MOECC inspection March 2014 • Plant bypass in April 2017 due to spring melt
2017 Water Usage Kirkland Lake WTP
SSTP Project • Started with plant assessment of Swastika STP in 2014 • KL was presented with plant assessment report indicating that significant costs would be incurred in order to bring plant up to current standards • Followed by feasibility study in 2015 to explore option of pumping material back to KLWWTP • Presented to CWF and was funded on this option
Benefits of Swastika Project • Eliminate any environmental effect on Otto Lake through regional treatment • Reduce long term operating costs • Reduce long term electrical costs • Reduce RISK
2017 - Wastewater Flows Kirkland Lake WWTP Swastika WWTP
KLWTP Upgrades 2017 • Tested and converted to new Polymer addition system. Eliminated several complex chemical steps. Better • Digester supernate pipe • Reduce centrifuge time
KLWTP Upgrades 2017 • Two new highlift pumps • 200 Hp pumps replaced with energy efficient 150 Hp c/w VFD • Received rebate
Preventative Maintenance - 170 Completed work orders for KL Facilities • Preventative Maintenance Work Orders: • Maintenance Programs based on Manufacture Recommendations • Applied to all mechanical pieces including valves • Greasing, Oil Changes, Detailed Inspections of equipment • Equipment performance and maximize equipment efficiency • Emergency Work Orders • Work orders created to reflect equipment failure • Immediate Attention Required • Investigative - why such failure • Corrective Work Orders • Work done to prevent Emergency failures/ ‘call back’ work orders • Reflects Operational and PM Inspections • Replace/Refurbish old (end of service life) equipment or pieces of • Includes Annual Work such Standpipe cleaning/Inspection etc.
2018 > Improvement Plan • Rate Assessment Study • MOECC report suggestions to reduce water use throughout the municipality • Average 890 L/person/day • Env Can 300 L/person/day • Conservation program • Meter program • Leak detection • Operating modifications • Awareness
Fe / Mn Removal Trial – Jan 11 99.83% Mn removal 100% Fe removal
Testing Phase • Some taste and odour complaints upon start-up • Chlorite solution will also clean pipe bio-film • Mixing with old water • Older pipes have more tuberculation • Dosing efficiency and charting • Fine-tune process (pre-pH and alkalinity)