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ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING REPORT (ESR)
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
AND COMMENT
Blyth Ground Water Supply System
Schedule B Class Environmental
Assessment (EA)
The Township of North Huron (the “Township”) has concerns with the
Blyth Ground Water Supply System. In addition to aging infrastructure
(wells, storage and pumping/treatment facilities), the Township also
has concerns with insignificant fire flow contribution, well redundancy
and structural integrity of buildings. The Township has evaluated
alternative options in order to upgrade the water supply system
including the replacement and relocation of the water wells.
Azimuth Environmental Consulting (Azimuth) has completed the Class
EA report in accordance with the requirements of a Schedule “B”
undertaking as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (2000, as
amended in 2007 & 2011). The draft ESRwas available for review and
comment for a period of 30 days, starting January 15 through to
February 14, 2014. Comments and concerns were received and
addressed in the final version and is now available for further review
and comment in a digital format (pdf), paper copy requested at
dnicholson@northhron.ca , can be viewed at the Blyth Public Library
as well as on the North Huron website at www.northhuron.ca under
Water/Sewer Department, Documents and Forms. Comments on the
final report will be received for a period of 30 days from July 10,
2015 to August 10, 2015.
The following is a brief summary of the preferred long term solutions -
for details, please refer to the Environmental Screening Report:
• Move both wells away from the flood zone area to higher ground
near the Community Center with new treatment facilities (small
building at each well to house equipment)
• Continued use of chlorine as the disinfectant.
• Continued use of sodium silicate for treatment of high iron content
(no iron removal)
• New water storage facility near the Community Center (highest
elevation possible)
• Repurpose existing water storage and use as non-potable
reservoir for filling fire trucks
It is anticipated that the above plan (pending comment and/or
objections) to be implemented as funds are available (expected to be
over a 10-15 year period) in the following suggested sequence:
• A test well has been drilled and tested at the preferred site
(Arena) and a hydrogeological study to determine the volume and
quality of water as well as the area that will be affected for source
water protection zones for risk assessment of potential threats and
risks in the area (as part of the considerations for this report).
• Determination of the treatment requirements considering the
water quality (currently underway) to design and construct the new
treatment and tie into existing system (to be completed by
December 31, 2016).
• Determine type of water storage structure, design, construct and
tie into system (2020 - $750,000- 1.6M)
• Select preferred site for second new well at Arena and proceed
with a hydrogeological study to determine the area that will be
affected for source water protection and a risk assessment of
potential risks in the area (2025 - $40-45,000)
• Drill a test well at the location and determine the capacity and
quality of water at the well
• Determine treatment requirements considering the water quality,
design and construct new treatment and tie into existing system,
abandon existing southerly well at old site (2026 - $250-300,000)
• Abandon old high lift building beside creek and retrofit old
reservoir with a high capacity pump and fire truck loading station (at
road side of London Road) (2027 - $25-35,000)
A funding application has been submitted and 80% funding for this
project has been approved by Federal and Provincial Governments.
Public input is urged for incorporation into the planning and design of
the project through the duration of the project. Subject to comments
received and following issuance of the Notice of Completion, the
Township intends to proceed with the planning, design, and
construction of this project in the above suggested manner. To learn
more about the proposed undertaking and the associated approval
process or discuss your concerns please contact the project staff
identified below or leave a comment on website at
http://www.northhuron.ca/water.php?area=COMNT, written comment
can also be dropped off at the Municipal Office or mailed to either of
the addresses below.
Don Nicholson, Jackie Coughlin,
Chief Utilities Operator Environmental Engineer
Township of North Huron Azimuth Environmental
P.O. Box 90, Consulting Inc.
274 Josephine St. 85 Bayfield St., Unit 400
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Barrie, ON L4M 3A7
(519) 357-9942 (705) 721-8451 ext. 215
dnicholson@northhuron.ca
Jackie@azimuthenvironmental.com
JAYDEN ANDERSON-JOHNSTON
Jayden of RR2, Bluevale is the daughter of Kevin Johnston
and Kelly Anderson. An Ontario Scholar from F.E. Madill
Secondary School, Jayden will be attending the University
of Western Ontario to study science.
CURTIS BLOEMBERG
An Ontario Scholar from F.E. Madill Secondary School,
Curtis is the son of Jeremy and Sherry Bloemberg of
Brussels. He will be attending Brock University to study
biological sciences.
JOSH BOTT
The son of Dean and Laurie Bott of Gorrie is an Ontario
Scholar from F.E. Madill Secondary School. Josh has plans
to pursue a career as a mechanic.
KERRI CAMPBELL
An F.E. Madill Secondary School Ontario Scholar, Kerri
will be studying science at the University of Western
Ontario. Kerri is the daughter of Bruce and Susanne
Campbell of Bluevale.
BEN DEVLIN
Ben will be attending Georgian College to study
engineering technology in the fall. This F.E. Madill
Secondary School graduate and RR1, Gorrie resident is an
Ontario Scholar and son of James and Jennifer Devlin.
FEMSS Ontario Scholars named
CARLY BURKE
Carly is the daughter of Tom and Brenda Burke of RR4,
Brussels. This Ontario Scholar is a F.E. Madill Secondary
School graduate who will be attending the University of
Guelph to study biomedical science.
TANNER CARDIFF
Ontario Scholar Tanner is the son of Scott and Kendra
Cardiff of RR1, Ethel. In the fall, this F.E. Madill Secondary
School graduate will head to St. Clair College to pursue a
career as a powerline technician.
NADINE HAELZLE
Nadine Haelzle, the daughter of Shawn and Jill Haelzle of
Gorrie, is an Ontario Scholar from F.E. Madill Secondary
School. Nadine will be attending Conestoga College to
pursue a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
MACKENZIE MCGAVIN
An F.E. Madill Secondary School Ontario Scholar,
Mackenzie is heading to St. Francis Xavier University in
Nova Scotia in the fall. Mackenzie is the daughter of Jeff and
Shannon McGavin of RR4, Walton.
SCOTT DOLMAGE
Scott is the son of Stephen and Diana Dolmage of
Brussels. An Ontario Scholar from F.E. Madill Secondary
School, Scott will be participating in the “Experience
Ontario” program.
KRISTINA GIBSON
An Ontario Scholar from F.E. Madill Secondary School,
Kristina of RR2, Bluevale is the daughter of Melanie Gibson
and Jake McNaught. She will be returning to Madill in the
fall.
STUART HIGGINS
Stuart is the son of Greg and Betty Jane Higgins of
Brussels. This Ontario Scholar is a F.E. Madill Secondary
School graduate who will soon begin an apprenticeship as a
Farm Equipment Technician.
KATELYN MCKAY
Ontario Scholar Katelyn is the daughter of Danny and
Patricia McKay of Brussels. In the fall, this F.E. Madill
Secondary School graduate will be attending Fanshawe
College to pursue an education in pre-health science.
ASHLEY FORSTER
Ontario Scholar Ashley is the daughter of Wayne and Terri
Forster of RR1 Lucknow. In the fall, this F.E. Madill
Secondary School graduate will be attending Nipissing
University to study Child and Youth/Concurrent Education.
For more Madill Ontario Scholars, see page 23