THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Safeguarding the environment While TransAqua’s core mandate focuses on wastewater, their expertise is increasingly sought for broader water management challenges. Urban growth and climate change have heightened concerns around stormwater—a responsibility that currently lies beyond TransAqua’s regulatory scope. Nonetheless, Kevin spearheaded collaboration with municipal partners to develop and implement a cohesive regional stormwater management plan that mitigates flooding, prevents contaminant runoff, and protects waterfront areas. “We’re not just treating wastewater,” he says. “We’re safeguarding our communities and the environment.” Financial sustainability underpins every TransAqua initiative. Unlike many utilities, the commission does not receive direct provincial or federal operating grants unless there is unanimous written support from the three municipalities; instead, 98 percent of their revenue is derived from ratepayer fees. This funding model demands detailed
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