Source Control: City Projects

• Pilot Projects to measure the benefit of Downspout Disconnection, Foundation Disconnection and Low Impact Development (LID) Measures.
  • Confirm the criteria and assumptions used in the development of these solutions are valid and that measurable reductions in inflow are observed.
• Updating and implementing new City by-laws:
  • City-Wide Downspout Disconnection By-Law (By-law 26-2008)
  • Foundation Drain Disconnection By-Law
• Updating the City's Development Standards to reflect a new flood mitigation criteria.
  • Revise a new sewer design criteria and mechanisms to control excess inflow.
  • Developers must demonstrate that new builds will not impact downstream areas.
  • Mandatory sewage ejector pumps for new development. 
  • Develop Standards for the implementation of LIDs.
• Enhanced Educational Program ü Homeowner and Contractor Information Sessions.
  • Develop and Distribute Education Materials and Guidelines.
  • Continue Project Website: Weatheringthestorm.ca.
• Implementing Low Impact Development (LIDs) measures, such as:
  • Exfiltration trenches (Example: Matthew Brady Construction).
  • Bioswales, Rain Gardens and Stormwater Retention Features.
  • Permeable Pavements (Example: Tranby Park Parking Lot).
• Installing rain catchers on manholes in high priority areas and eventually all manholes.
• Placement of Backflow Prevention Devices, to:
  • Protect the City's Sewer System from high river levels.
  • Place at storm and sanitary sewer system interconnections.