Water Supply, Treatment & Distribution

A large portion of our professional background is in the water supply, treatment and distribution sector. With several staff having over 30 years experience managing projects such as water treatment plant designs, upgrades and construction, SBA staff members have acquired unique and in-depth knowledge that can only be obtained through years of experience in the field.

Our water supply, treatment and distribution capabilities include:

Water system evaluation & upgrade design
Environmental assessments & public consultation
Conceptual preliminary & detailed design
Funding & regulatory agency Submissions & approvals
Feasibility study & reports

Grassy Narrows First Nation – Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

S. Burnett & Associates Limited was retained by Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation also known as Grassy Narrows First Nation to complete the design of the interim upgrades to existing water treatment plant (WTP) to remove the Boil Water Advisory. The community’s original WTP has reached the end of its design capacity and is not capable of effectively treating the surface water supply to meet Ontario Federal Standards and ultimately has put the community on a Boil Water Advisor

Georgina Island First Nation – Water Treatment Plant Upgrade & Expansion

Project Description: In 2015, SBA was contracted by Georgina Island First Nation to provide engineering services for the design and commissioning of the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion Project. The original water treatment plant was constructed in 1992 and was exhibiting extensive deficiencies. As a result, the plant was no longer considered a suitable treatment technology for surface water supply based on current Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

Town of Shelburne Sandhill Court Reconstruction Project

SBA provided the Town of Shelburne with design and construction services for the replacement of watermain and water services, storm...

Town of Orangeville B-Line Watermain Project

SBA provided the Town of Orangeville with engineering services for the design and construction oversight of the excavation and placement...

Town of Shelburne Elevated Water Storage Tank

SBA currently provides various design, consultants, contract administration and quality assurance/inspection services to the Town of...

Town of Shelburne Pumphouse No.3 Water Treatment System Upgrades

The Town of Shelburne faced issues with arsenic levels in the water at the Well No.3 Pumphouse, which exceeded the maximum acceptable...

Town of Shelburne Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Water Supply

SBA was retained to complete a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address a projected shortfall in water...

Township of Emo Watermain Expansion Project, Front Street & Canning Lane

SBA provided the Township of Emo with engineering services for a watermain expansion for Front Street and Canning Lane within the...

Township of Emo Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

SBA provided the Township of Emo with engineering services for the upgrades to the Community’s existing Water Treatment Facility. ...

Neskantaga First Nation Water Systems Assessment

SBA was retained by Neskantaga First Nation in 2021 to complete an assessment of the current water and wastewater systems within the...

Rainy River First Nation - Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

SBA was retained by Rainy River First Nation for the design and construction of upgrades to the Community’s existing Water Treatment...

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation - Water Treatment Plant and Water Tower

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Water Treatment Plant and Water Tower were substantially completed in mid-2020. The...

Grassy Narrows First Nation - Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution

Design and Contract Administration SBA successfully completed the design, tender, contract administration and construction oversight of...

Naicatchewenin First Nation - Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution

Design and Contract Administration SBA completed the design, tender, contract administration and construction oversight of a new Water...

Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation - Water Treatment Plant

The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Water Treatment Plant was successfully commissioned in December 2019. SBA was retained by...

Lac Seul First Nation - Kejick Bay Water Treatment Plant

The Lac Seul First Nation Kejick Bay Water Treatment Plant was substantially completed in December 2019. The commissioning of the new...

Big Grassy First Nation - Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

Feasibility, Design, and Contract Administration SBA completed the Feasibility Assessment, Design and Contract Administration for an...

Mitaanjigamiing First Nation – WTP Upgrade Project

Project Description: SBA was retained in 2017 by Mitaanjigamiing First Nation to complete the design for upgrades to the community’s water treatment plant (WTP). With a number of parameters non-compliant with federal and provincial standards, these upgrades will resolve water quality issues and provide drinking water capacity to support Mitaanjigamiing’s 20-year growth. SBA has finalized the detailed design and construction is set to begin in late Spring 2020. As part of this

Town of Shelburne – Well 7&8 Class Environmental Assessment

Project Description: S. Burnett & Associates Limited (SBA) is leading a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Town of Shelburne (the Town) to assess its current water supply system and to determine the best means of meeting demand for the next 20 years. The Town of Shelburne has experienced rapid population growth over the past 8+ years and additional groundwater is needed to support the Town’s predicted population and current build-out areas. SBA a