Stormwater Management
Stormwater Sustainability: Funding Alternatives for CLI-ECA Regulations (Part 2)
In the previous post, an overview of Civica’s Stormwater System Sustainability webinar was provided. Part 1 identified and explained the key challenges facing stormwater management systems. Part 2 will take a closer look at the costs and creative funding strategies for sustainable stormwater management programs. Performance and Cost – Sewer Systems It is important to…
Read MoreStormwater Sustainability: Funding Alternatives for CLI-ECA Regulations (Part 1)
This article summarizes Civica’s Stormwater System Sustainability webinar, which explores innovative funding options for meeting the new CLI-ECA regulations. The focus of this post will be to examine the key challenges of stormwater management, as well as practical, low-cost solutions for sustainability. An overview of the webinar will be provided in two parts. Stormwater Management…
Read MoreStormwater Management Facility Sediment Efficiency Monitoring Using Innovative Forecasting and Sampling Techniques (Part 2)
In part one, the ways in which stormwater management facility sediment efficiency monitoring could be improved were examined. Part one covered: Flow monitoring Rainfall monitoring TSS Sampling TSS Removal Efficiency Analysis Sample Size Sampling Locations Part two will examine the grab sampling methodology and the benefits for municipal wastewater management when using a semi-automated process…
Read MoreStormwater Management Facility Sediment Efficiency Monitoring Using Innovative Forecasting and Sampling Techniques (Part 1)
The Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) has adopted legislation that requires the removal of up to 80% of the total suspended solids (TSS) present in urban stormwater. This is critical to stormwater management. In many urban areas throughout Ontario, this legislation has led to the implementation of different types of stormwater management…
Read MoreHow the New Systemwide Stormwater ECA Regulations Impact Municipalities
Understanding the new Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) process governed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks will help municipalities be proactive, identify risks, and set up programs to manage costs, and optimize their systems. In this article, we aim to draw awareness to the new regulations. We list five key takeaways…
Read MoreWhy Do We Need Stormwater Management Ponds in Ontario?
Stormwater management ponds are designed specifically to collect runoff from the local storm sewer system. A stormwater management pond will temporarily hold this excess water, treat the water to remove pollutants, then release it back into the waterways. Without managing stormwater ponds effectively, floods and other issues could arise, causing havoc and costing the local…
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