The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has approved a project to replace a failing well at the Middle Lake Well Field.
Director of Water and Wastewater Raymound Boudreau says Production Well #3 has shown a decline in performance, with a 94% reduction in yield, which could pose a significant risk to the reliability of the Sydney water supply.
The Middle Lake Well Field is the source for Sydney’s water system. The largest in the CBRM serving 26,670 residents.
CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke says the report on the well is part of Water and Wastewater’s due diligence.
Council approved a project to drill and commission a new well. Council will allocate $265,561 from the Water Operating Fund for the project and will submit an “Application for Capital Acquisition” to the Utility and Review Board.
There are 11 wells in total at the Middle Lake Well Field.
