Wastewater Department

The Township of Perth East Public Works Department owns two wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Milverton Wastewater System and the Shakespeare Wastewater System. The Township is committed to provide and maintain a modern, reliable system to ensure that all residents can rely on a effective system which is safe for residents, visitors and the environment.

The Responsibilities of the Wastewater Department

Both collection systems are maintained by the Township, the Milverton Wastewater treatment facility is operated by American Water Canada (AWC), a division of American Water, and the Shakespeare Wastewater treatment facility is operated by Township staff. Both operating authorities are responsible for all monitoring, quality assurance, quality control, reporting, inspecting, collection and maintenance of these systems. Some of the major responsibilities of Township staff are the maintenance and upkeep of the wastewater collection system, sanitary main flushing, capital project oversight, pump maintenance, effluent monitoring, weekly sampling, annual reporting, service repairs and new service connections.