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A number of major projects for upgrading and renovating water infrastructure are required. In addition, work on the storm and sanitary sewer systems will also be necessary in order to solve technical problems. Various measures will ensure a longer life for underground pipes, such as the regular emptying of catch basins and the reduced use of salt and other de-icing compounds.
Implementation measures
- Bring water treatment plants up to standard and upgrade the wastewater treatment plant.
- Upgrade approximately 3,000 kilometres of the water infrastructure by 2022, in keeping with the Water Management Policy.
- Take the following corrective actions with respect to the storm and sanitary sewer systems:
- Construct retention basins in areas where collector sewers overflow during heavy rains;
- Fix improper (or crossed) connections of sanitary sewer pipes;
- Complete the few missing connections of sanitary sewers to interceptors;
- Reduce the discharges of problematic industrial contaminants into the sewers at their source;
- Disinfect wastewater at the treatment plant.
- Plan the maintenance and regular emptying of catch basins in streets, alleys and parks so as to improve the stormwater network.
- Reduce the use of salt and other de-icing compounds given their impact on water quality, the durability of underground pipes and the growth of vegetation.
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