Regional Municipality of York: Micropollutant Removal

Project overview

Find a practical solution for reducing the release of micropollutants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, from water pollution control plants.

The region is collaborating with the University of Toronto to pilot test an advanced oxidation process at the Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant.

Expected outcomes

• reduced micropollutants in water bodies
• cost-effective and energy-efficient removal of micropollutants
• laboratory-tested technology implemented in a real-world setting

Organization website

Regional Municipality of York

News

• yorkregion.com: Environment Minister tours Georgina water plant
• MPP Helena Jaczek’s site: Ontario Helping York Region Protect Local Water

Photos

View of the Keswick wastewater treatment plant  

Membrane basement gallery in the Keswick wastewater treatment plant  

Bench scale testing to optimize wastewater treatment  

Contact

Laura Meteer
Water Quality Analyst
laura.meteer@york.ca  
905-895-9291 ext. 75142