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Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems - Case study: South Burlington, VT, USA The South Burlington Living Machine system treats 80,000 gallons per day of municipal sewage, an amount typically generated by approximately 1,600 residential users. The waste stream is diverted from the municipal government’s conventional treatment plant where it is treated in a greenhouse. Above: Aerial view of the South Burlington Living Machine system. Top right: photos of plants within the greenhouse. Bottom left: The waste treatment process. Source: Living Machines case study http://www.livingmachines.com Draft 4/11/2005 100
Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems W.2.3 Water conservation See healthy housing in the land use section; and green housing and advanced houses in the buildings section. - Case study: Okotoks, AB The Sustainable Okotoks plan, adopted in 1998, is based on the watershed limits of the Sheep River. The project is governed by the many strategies including: capping growth and urban boundaries at the carrying capacity (25,000 people); living within the natural carrying capacity of potable (drinkable) water drawn from the Sheep River watershed; creating an infrastructure that supports the carrying capacity, including building an underground infrastructure (for water, sewers and storm sewers) that meets demand; modifying urban design by implementing mixed land-use neighbourhoods, increasing employment opportunities within neighbourhoods, creating home-based businesses and expanding the network of off-street pedestrian pathways; incorporating eco-efficiency measures such as recycling, water conservation, architectural regulations and urban forest policies for urban renewal and expansion; and implementing a Sheep River watershed management plan, regional plan and transportation plan. • Water consumption was reduced by 1 per cent within the first year (1999 to 2000) of the Water and Waste Education Program; a further reduction of 30 per cent is expected over 15 years. • Landfill tonnage was reduced by 2 per cent by 2000; a further reduction of 35 per cent is expected over 15-20 years. • Recycling tonnage increased by 400 per cent between 1992 and 2000, reducing the impact on landfills. • Pesticide and herbicide use on public lands was reduced by 85 per cent. The project won an FCM-CMH2 Hill Sustainable Communities Award. Source: FCM. Undated. http://www.fcm.ca/scep/case_studies/land_use/okotoks_landuse_sum.htm. For additional information, Chris Fields, Community Development Officer, P.O. Box 220, Okotoks, Alberta, T0L 1T0. Tel.: (403) 938-4404, E-mail: fieldsc@fclc.com http://www.town.okotoks.ab.ca/ - Case study: Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC The Sunshine Coast Regional District implemented a 10-year master plan including a water conservation program and a grey water reuse to strengthen and to extend the District’s water supply. Source: This case study will be highlighted in a document to be issued by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. For information, contact the office at 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P3, Tel.: (613) 241-5221 ext. 245, fax: (613) 241-7440 Draft 4/11/2005 101
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