Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection at Durham Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sector: Waste Processing and Treatment • Location: Ontario, Canada
Source: Infrastructure Canada
The project will replace the chlorine disinfection with ultraviolet (UV) disinfection rather than chlorination and de-chlorination of the treated effluent. The objective is to achieve a zero chemical discharge to the Saugeen River. The chlorine residual is currently in the order of 0.5mg/L or more whereas the guidelines restrict this level to below 0.02mg/L of total chlorine residual. The treatmen
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Waste Processing and Treatment, Chemical (Industrial), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Infrastructure Canada
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project will replace the chlorine disinfection with ultraviolet (UV) disinfection rather than chlorination and de-chlorination of the treated effluent. The objective is to achieve a zero chemical discharge to the Saugeen River. The chlorine residual is currently in the order of 0.5mg/L or more whereas the guidelines restrict this level to below 0.02mg/L of total chlorine residual. The treatment plant in the existing condition is unable to comply with the provincial and federal treated effluent discharge requirements. This happens due to the chlorine residual level exceeding the guidelines limit. The chlorine residuals are undesirable due to an adverse impact on the natural aquatic environment of the receiving water body, the Saugeen River. |
Original sector | Drinking Water and Wastewater |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
Source
Source | Infrastructure Canada |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Waste Processing and Treatment, Chemical (Industrial), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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