Pollution Control
Pollution Control & Sewage Treatment
Pollution Control is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Leamington Pollution Control Centre and a network of municipal storm and sanitary pumping stations.
The Leamington Pollution Control Centre is located at 435 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, Ontario. The plant treats sewage from the serviced urban area, as well as hauled waste from septic systems. It is a conventional activated sludge plant with a rated capacity of 35,000 cubic meters per day and a peak flow rate of 70,000 cubic meters per day. The plant consists of screw pumps, bar screens, grit removal, primary clarifiers, aeration system, secondary clarifiers, ultra-violet disinfection and a storm water retention basin.
The collection system is comprised of 13 sanitary pumping stations and 3 stormwater pumping stations. Discharges to the collection system, for treatment at the plant must meet the requirements of the Leamington Sewer Use By-law.
Complaints
If you have an odour, noise or dust complaint or concern related to pollution control, please complete and submit our online Complaint Form.
Wastewater News |
The Leamington Pollution Control Centre is currently in the process of upgrading the biosoilds facility. Upgrades include replacing the lime stabilization process equipment, improved odour control, heating and ventilation upgrades, LED lighting, a new bypass conveyor and other electrical, architectural and instrumentation and controls upgrades. The project was tendered in 2017 and awarded to Baseline Constructors. Construction is currently underway and is expected to be completed in August 2018. |
Wastewater Rates |
A sewer surcharge is applied to water bills for those customers in a sanitary serviced area. Wastewater Rates are reviewed and approved by Council annually. If you have questions regarding your wastewater bill please contact the Municipality at 519 326 5761 ext 1215 |
Public Education |
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Biosolids |
Sludge produced in the wastewater treatment process is lime stablized and dried on-site using the patented N-Viro process. The N-Viro process is a cost effective and efficient sludge recycling operation that produces a uniform product for agricultural land application. The final product is registered as a Schedule 1 Fertilizer with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. For more information visit the N-Viro website. |
Hauled Waste |
Septic tank and holding tank waste is accepted at the Leamington Pollution Control Centre by licensed haulers only. Licensed haulers must be approved by the Municipality by submitting the required Application Form and the contents of their tank must also be disclosed and approved prior to disposal. Hauled waste is accepted between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The cost for septic tank and holding tank waste disposal is $0.09 per gallon. Industrial and hazardous waste is not permitted. Recreational vehicles may dispose of their holding tank wastewater at no charge between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. |
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