The challenge
Veolia North America's customized approach meets clients' needs, delivers savings and environmental compliance.
The project challenges are:
- In 1998, the counties of Haldimand and Norfolk entered into a contract with Veolia for the operations/maintenance/management (O&M) of the counties extensive system of wastewater treatment facilities.
- Six years later, to meet the counties' changing needs, each began negotiating separate agreements with Veolia.
- Then in 2006 Norfolk County signed a five-year contract with the company. Facilities consist of a 3.36-MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, 1.42-MGD plant, 0.84 plant, two lagoon treatment plants and 23 lift stations. We are also in charge of land application of 800 dry-tons-per-year of biosolids.
The solution
Innovative solutions:
- Smooth transition to private operation with all facilities' effluent performance meeting or exceeding permit requirements
- Make maintenance modifications to improve performance and extend equipment life
- Work with Norfolk County to accommodate new requirements and supply a separate dedicated O&M staff to operate county's five treatment facilities
- Provide annual financial support to range of community events
Benefits for our clients
Results:
- Achieved nearly $5 million (CDN) in savings over the initial contract period
- Worked 10 years without a lost-time injury due to ongoing training and a staff dedicated to health, safety and environmental excellence
- Consistently improved service levels over the term of the contracts
- Selected to play role in completion of a new mechanical wastewater treatment plant for Port Rowan along with a revitalized treatment facility for Simcoe
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Water Solutions
Waste Solutions
Energy Solutions
Industrial Cleaning Solutions