Wastewater treatment plant threatens local brook trout population

A proposed Erin Wastewater Treatment Plant would have a detrimental effect on the resident Brook trout population in the West Credit River. This population of Brook trout is of importance as it is one of the last populations located in the river and is a part of a trend of decline populations throughout Southern Ontario.
Despite pressure from government and private agencies, no effluent (sewage) temperature limits were put into the design to ensure that the river would be kept cool. Effluent will also negatively impact dissolved oxygen in the river system. Brook trout are a highly sensitive species and rely on cool water and high concentrations of dissolved oxygen. The TUC Greg Clark Chapter has been advocating  for changes to the design of the treatment plant.

More information here:

www.westcreditriverwatch.ca