Wastewater Collection & Treatment

What does Wastewater Operations do?

Wastewater operations staff take care of the administration, operation, and maintenance of the municipal wastewater treatment (sewage) plants and collections (sewer) systems in the Town of Innisfil. Operations also handles land (farm) application of municipal biosolids under the Nutrient Management Act.

We work diligently with the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, and supporting partners to ensure the effective handling and treatment of municipal wastewater and its by-products.

Through best management practices and technological advancements, Wastewater Operations is committed to maintaining the health of our environment and protecting Lake Simcoe and its watershed for all of us to enjoy.

InnServices Operations Completes These Activities:

• Flow monitor, control and recording
• Collection of wastewater samples which are sent to an independent Laboratory; results are sent to the M.O.E.
• Sampling and application of biosolids on agricultural land
• Analyzing microbiological effectiveness
• Return Activated Sludge (RAS) and Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) control
• Chemical feed rates and applications
• Sewer main and lateral locates for various contractors and residents
• Investigate complaints about lateral blockages and odours
• Building maintenance
• Flow and sampling reports
• Pump station operation and maintenance
• Collection system flushing and cleaning
• Ensuring that biosolids are spread on receiving field in conformance with their certificates of approvals as issued by the Ministry of Environment
• Conduct plant tours for schools and organizations