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Water Licence Application for Hamlet of Rankin Inlet - Department of Community and Government Services

Apply now for the Type 'A' water licence for sewage treatment and water supply in the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet. This document outlines the necessary information, operating plans, and commitments to address data gaps and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Water Licence Application for Hamlet of Rankin Inlet - Department of Community and Government Services

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  1. Type ‘A’ Water Licence ApplicationDepartment of Community andGovernment Services,Government of Nunavut Sewage Treatment and Water SupplyHamlet of Rankin Inlet By Jim Walls, P.Geo. Nuna Burnside Engineering and Environmental Ltd. Final Response – May 19,2010

  2. Licence Components • CGS operates the water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure in Rankin Inlet – which are the subjects of this application

  3. Licence Duration and Details • CGS is requesting the Type ‘A’ licence be granted for 5 years recognizing improved due diligence • Requested ‘Conditions’ recognize areas of non-compliance and the commitments to achieve compliance following a realistic schedule

  4. Water Use Volume • A review of current water taking data confirms the previously identified issues with high rates of loss (leakage) • Until the engineering studies and subsequent construction activities can be completed the current water use rates will continue

  5. Water Quantity • Until the system can be made more efficient the requested water use is 2,330 cubic metres per day or 850,000 cubic metres per year

  6. NWB jurisdiction • It is the understanding of CGS that the requested conditions to the licence concerning the impacts to the marine environment of the sewage discharge may not be within the jurisdiction of the NWB • CGS will accept the licence with or without this condition • Regardless, CGS will still fulfill the commitments made to all parties in the application

  7. Summary • CGS is requesting a 5 year Type ‘A’ NWB licence for water supply and sewage treatment • Documents outline the information available and provide detailed plans to operate the facilities and address data gaps • Recommended ‘Conditions’ include a realistic schedule

  8. Input from Elders needed to assist studies • Have you seen any impacts to fish, marine mammals or water quality from the sewage discharge? • Have you seen any impacts on the water levels in Nipissar Lake caused by taking water for the Hamlet?

  9. Questions and Comments? • Thank you - Qujannamiik

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