treatment capacity of 69,500 m³ of drinking water. Landscaping work is also planned to move a bicycle path and convert the remaining area into green space. Construction began in late summer 2021 and is scheduled for completion early 2025. “The quality of water and drinking water services are of primary importance to our government,” says Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Throughout Quebec, we are supporting cities and municipalities in upgrading their infrastructure to better meet residents’ needs. We can be proud of projects such as the construction of this new treatment plant in Drummondville, which will support not only the well-being of residents, but also the region’s economic health.” The new plant contains the main treatment steps, which are: • Pumping station; • Screening; • Coagulation – Floculation – Sedimentation; • Ozonation; • Biological Filtration; • UV Radiation • Chlorination; “Ozonation and biological filtration are known to be effective on emerging pollutants, tastes and odors, which guarantees excellent water quality, while having water with a more pleasant taste than currently,” says Daigle. “Above all, it will be equipped 73 APR 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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