Final Policy Recommendations – March 7, 2011

Business and Institution Information Sessions on the Wastewater Sewer Use Policy, Bylaw and Regulatory Framework Program, are planned for February 2011, providing an opportunity for stakeholder feedback, and that the results of the feedback be reported to City Council on March 7, 2011, with the final recommendations for the new Sewer Use Bylaw, Policies, Regulations and Permit Fees.

Effective Date – July 1, 2013 (proposed)

It is proposed that the new Sewer Use Bylaw and policy changes come into effect on July 1, 2013.  This would allow an implementation period, from bylaw approval to effective date, of approximately 24 months assuming a spring approval of the final bylaw.

This implementation period will allow time for those affected by changes in the bylaw and policies to prepare, and for the City to build educational awareness regarding appropriate sewer use practices.  This approach will also allow the City to work in a highly cooperative manner to address concerns, with a goal to work toward full compliance by the effective date.

The implementation process for the Sewer Use Bylaw is similar to the Cross Connection Control program, which underwent a successful implementation a few years ago.