Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste


Goal 5

Decrease energy use in the potable water treatment and distribution system by up to 60%by 2050.

Organization Project Timeline/Status  
City of Greater Sudbury  Finalize Water/Wastewater Assessment Management Plan Short term (1-2 years); in progress   
  Apply energy-efficiency lens for routine equipment maintenance and replacement In progress  
  Develop Best Operating Practices/Best Operating Guidelines (Operational Excellence)  Ongoing  
  Conduct a full capital needs assessment for the Valley. Short term (1-2 years); in progress  
  Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Plan In progress  
  Mobile District Metered Area Testing Short term (1-2 years); in progress  

 

Goal 6

Achieve 90% solid waste diversion by 2050. An organics and biosolids anaerobic digestion facility is operational by 2030.

Organization Project Timeline/Status  
City of Greater Sudbury  Anaerobic Digester System - Ongoing Review Short term (1-2 years); in progress  
  Develop a single-use plastics strategy, especially relating to water (e.g., straws, bottled water) Medium term (~3 years); in progress  
  Feasibility study for a small biodigester in the Valley (might be initiated by Environmental Services).
Medium term (~3 years); not yet started