City of Guelph: Efficient Ammonia Removal
Information on a wastewater project through the Showcasing Water Innovation program.
Project overview
Implement a full-scale treatment process using microorganisms to remove ammonia in the sludge-digestion process.
The project will also test a new approach for removing ammonia in wastewater.
Expected outcomes
- improved water quality in rivers and lakes
- a new approach for treating ammonia in wastewater
- reduced operational costs
Organization website
News
- Guelph Tribune: City lands $2 million for water innovations
- Guelph Mercury: Water conservation projects receive $2 million in funding
Photos
Aerial view of the City of Guelph’s wastewater treatment plant
Contact
Kiran Suresh
Manager, Capital Projects and Quality Control, Wastewater Services
Kiran.Suresh@guelph.ca
519-822-1260 ext. 2960
Updated: November 30, 2023
Published: March 20, 2014