The increasing demands of a swelling population have prompted the Township of Tiny to augment its drinking water facilities, bringing focus to an ambitious master water plan. The plan envision connecting the 16 distinct municipal water systems that are currently dispersed around the township into a singular, comprehensive network.
Tim Leitch, the public works director for Tiny Township, highlighted the significance of developing a sustainable water system as the population inflates. Furthermore, he emphasized the necessity to extend this infrastructure to incorporate dwellings currently outside of their water supply range.
The primary goal, according to Leitch, is to provide safe drinking water. Instead of relying on dug wells or drilled wells, the objective is to take advantage of municipal wells that adhere to the Safe Drinking Water Act’s stipulations.
As of now, an estimated 25 per cent of the plots within Tiny Township are linked to an incorporated water supply. Leitch believes that the success of the master water plan lies in determining both the capabilities and feasibility of expanding these water systems.
Taking the first step towards these ambitious goals, Tiny held its initial public information session this week. Over the approaching fall season, Leitch stated, the staff will thoroughly examine the township’s existing water systems. The team aims to have their comprehensive plan in place by spring, devoting the colder months to thorough strategizing and a detailed examination of their current water supply mechanisms.
