Notice of Study Commencement Erb Street Water Supply Iron and Manganese Upgrades Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Region of Waterloo (Region) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to assess the need for upgrades to elements of the Region’s water supply, which are located in the Township of Wilmot (please refer to Study Area map).  These include an existing reservoir, located at 990 Erb Street West, and the existing well sites, located at 1226 B Erbs Road and 1211 Erbs Road.  The Study will review existing conditions and provide recommendations related to iron and manganese treatment upgrades based on current industry standards and new technologies, which may include a new location for potential treatment upgrades. 

How is this Study being undertaken?

This Study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

How can I participate in this Study?

The Region encourages the public to participate in the Study planning process and learn more about the Study by:

• Signing up to the email contact list to receive project notices
• Attending the Public Consultation Centres (PCCs) during the Study to review information and provide feedback to the project team on the problems and opportunities, potential options, the decision-making process, recommended solutions, and next steps.

If you would like more information on the Study, or would like to sign up for the Study contact list, please contact:

Pam Law, P.Eng

Senior Project Engineer

Region of Waterloo, Water Services

Phone: 519‐575‐4095

Email: PLaw@regionofwaterloo.ca 

Stephanie Bergman, MA, ENV SP

Planner

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Phone: 519-675-6614

Email: Stephanie.Bergman@stantec.com