The Study

The Bayshore Village Sewage Works Effluent Spray Irrigation Class EA was initiated in 2010 to consider expansion of the spray irrigation fields. Over the years, soils have become compacted and infiltrative capacity has deteriorated. 

The Township of Ramara is updating the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) that was previously completed in 2017 for the effluent spray irrigation system at the Bayshore Village Sewage Works.  Treated effluent from the Bayshore Village sewage treatment lagoons is spray irrigated on two fields near Concession Road 8 and Sideroad 20.  The Class EA is updating the evaluation of alternatives for effluent disposal to address current capacity and operational issues.

The Class EA update follows the Schedule B requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, as amended in 2023.

A Class EA update was presented to Council on August 12, 2024.  Council concurred with the preferred solution of abandoning spray irrigation and replacing the system with a large effluent disposal bed.

Th report and appendices, found below, for the Class EA Update presents relevant information from the 2017 Class EA report,
additional studies and consultation, an updated evaluation of alternative solutions, and updated recommendations for addressing the issues with the Bayshore Village effluent disposal system.
This report is intended to be a stand-alone report, not an addendum to the 2017 Class EA report.

Class Environmental Assessment Project File Update Draft Report - October 8, 2024
Appendix A: Archaeological Reports and Heritage Screening
Appendix B: Certificate of Approval
Appendix C: Monitoring Data
Appendix D: Air Quality Modelling
Appendix E: Alternatives Cost Estimates
Appendix F: Pre-PIC Correspondence
Appendix G: PIC Notice and Presentation
Appendix H: Public Comments
Appendix H: Adjacent Resident Comments
Appendix H: Review Agency Comments

Frequently Asked Questions

At the Special Council meeting held on June 3, 2024, the Council approved for staff to create a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address residents' questions following the water and wastewater rate review completed in February 2024. .

If you wish a hard copy of the Frequently Asked Questions document, please contact staff at info@ramara.ca or call 705-484-5374 ext. 322. 

Bayshore Village Sewage Works FAQ