FAQs
Why does the City of Yorkton need to replace its wastewater treatment plant?
The existing facility is beyond its intended design life, with several components failing. Replacement is necessary to maintain service levels and meet future regulatory requirements.
What would happen if the City chose not to build a new facility?
This option is not viable due to the deteriorating condition of the current facility and the need to comply with current and future regulatory standards 365 days per year.
What will happen to the existing wastewater facility?
Parts of the existing facility are being evaluated for potential integration into the new plant to maximize the investment in existing infrastructure, while components that cannot be reused will be retired from service and evaluated for alternative use.
Where does Yorkton's water come from?
Yorkton's water is sourced from several underground aquifers both underneath and surrounding the city: the Collacot Aquifer, Empress Aquifer, Logan Valley Aquifer, Leech Lake Aquifer, and the Sturdee Aquifer.
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What is an aquifer?
An aquifer is a natural underground reservoir that stores water which can be accessed by groundwater wells.
What is aquifer recharge?
Aquifer recharge is the process of replenishing groundwater by adding water back into an aquifer through natural filtration, similar to how rain naturally replenishes groundwater sources over time. Climate change impacts the natural recharge of aquifers and can reduce aquifer water levels over time.
What is climate change?
Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns. These changes can have a broad range of observed effects. Climate change in our region could mean conditions of extended droughts and/or extreme daily precipitation.