Water / Waste Water Services
The Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant were built in 1982 and are designed to service a population of 30 000. The plants currently run at one-third capacity servicing the population of Elliot Lake (12,000). The City's source for drinking water is Elliot Lake. Water drawn from the lake is treated by direct filtration and disinfected with chlorine. The water treatment plant produces potable water that meets or exceeds Ministry of the Environment Standards.
Rates:
Residential Homes / Apartments: Flat rate for water and waste water: $ 446 / year (2008 rates)
note: some commercial operations are metered.
Statistics:
Water Treatment Plant:
Rated Capacity (m3/day): 28,400
Daily Consumption (m3/day): 8,364
Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Capacity (m3/day): 13,000
Average Daily Flow (m3/day): 6,234
The Water Treatment Plant is operated by the Infrastructure Services Department.
