Wastewater System Optimization Programs - Lessons Learned through the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario and City of St. Catharines, Ontario Programs

摘要

Wastewater system optimization can be approached in different ways. Owners/municipalities have several optionson how they want to evaluate of the state of good repair of their wastewater system. In general, a state of goodrepair program provides for a comprehensive understanding of the current state of a wastewater system as well as toexamine recommendations focusing on rehabilitation, replacement and maintenance. These types of programs canbe delivered as separate projects or as a comprehensive end to end program. This presentation will examine theapproaches, benefits, limitations, and outcomes of two specific programs, the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario State ofGood Repair Program and the City of St. Catharines, Ontario Wastewater Condition Program. Each program wasdeveloped to meet local priorities and approaches. but were developed with similar outcomes in mind. These twocase studies will highlight programs costs, technology choices, stakeholder engagement, rehabilitation planningprocess, maintenance review and achieving buy-in from upper management and council.