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Wastewater Relocate And Expand | Infrastructure | Wastewater
The City of Calgary Wastewater treats enough sewage to fill 128 Olympic sized swimming pools each day. The wastewater drainage system protects public health and the environment by collecting and treating wastewater from residences, schools, hospitals, businesses, and industries. Residential wastewater typically enters the sanitary sewer system through sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and major appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. Wastewater flows by gravity through several thousand kilometres of underground pipes to either the Bonnybrook or Fish Creek wastewater treatment plants. The Bonnybrook plant serves the area north of Glenmore Trail. The Fish Creek plant serves the area south and east of the Glenmore Reservoir. When gravity can't do the job, lift stations are built to raise the wastewater from low-lying areas. Once treated, the water is released into the Bow River, and the separated waste is recycled as a fertilizer and soil conditioner on local farm land under the Calgro program. While the storm drainage system is supported by municipal property taxes, the wastewater drainage system is a self-supporting utility. The main goal is to provide quality service while maintaining the lowest possible long-term rates for its customers. Fast Facts
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