Construction of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Communal Treatment System

The proposed project is a new surface water intake, low lift pumping station, communal water treatment plant, and distribution system for the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AoPFN).

The raw water supply will be from the Bonnechere River and will consist of a raw water intake pipe, an intake structure, and a low lift station. The low lift station conveys raw water through a forcemain to the water treatment plant. The water treatment system will consist of a slow sand filtration system with pre-treatment ozonation, granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration post-treatment, and ultraviolet (UV) and chemical disinfection. The treated water storage system will consist of a below grade storage tank. The distribution system will consist of varying sized watermain, ranging from 150 mm diameter to 400 mm diameter.

The low lift station, water treatment plant, and distribution system will be on First Nation owned land. The WTP and Low Lift building site was previously cleared by the First Nation. Minor grubbing and vegetation removal will be required on the site. The low lift station is located approximately 10 m from the Bonnechere River, and the WTP building is located approximately 20 m from the Bonnechere River. The watermain will be installed in the existing right of way along the roads on reserve.

The intake pipe and structure will be installed in the Bonnechere River, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

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Latest update

March 9, 2023 - Infrastructure Canada has determined the proposed Construction of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Communal Treatment System (the Project) is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • relevant potential environmental effects;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures. 

Mitigation and monitoring measures taken into account for this determination included active and adaptive management measures that would be implemented for the protection of the local environment. Based on the consideration of these measures, Infrastructure Canada is satisfied that the carrying out of the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

Therefore, Infrastructure Canada may carry out the Project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the Project to be carried out in whole or in part. .

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Contacts

Infrastructure Canada
Taslema Khan, Indigenous Consultation and Environmental Assessment Officer
Telephone: 343-551-0416
Email: taslema.khan@infc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Construction of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Communal Treatment System (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2022-06-30

  • Proponent

    Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

  • Authorities

    • Infrastructure Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    84058

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...within 200 kilometres
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