Growing communities have growing needs, and Greater Moncton, New Brunswick was no exception. The region, one of the fastest growing in Canada, was faced with a population explosion and its ageing infrastructure was struggling to keep up. The federal government supported this growing community by funding a project to upgrade and modernize its wastewater treatment facility.
This project helped TransAqua, as the Greater Moncton Wastewater Commission is known, focus on their main goal of “transforming wastewater back to nature”. By modernizing the existing facility – and adding a secondary biological treatment process – wastewater effluent has fewer solids and a higher level of oxygen.
The treated water flowing from TransAqua’s facility into the Petitcodiac River runs through Dieppe, Moncton, and Riverview (the three communities that make up Greater Moncton) and is also where residents and visitors enjoy recreational activities. Keeping these waters clean is essential for tourism, public health, and ensures the river remains a place of recreation.
The upgraded facility can now treat wastewater ranging from a daily average of 90,000,000 to 143,000,000 litres per day. This means the water being treated and released into the Petitcodiac River is cleaner than before and protects local ecosystems.
