A Comprehensive Community Housing Needs Assessment Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
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2.4 Enhancement Opportunities As provided within the RFP, TMT community is serviced by a combination of the Town of Deseronto’s WTP, TMT’s WTP, wells and holding tanks: Water Service Town of Deseronto’s WTP MBQs WTP Private Wells Holding Tanks & Cisterns Rain Barrel or No Service
Buildings served 290 72 564 133 2
It can be assumed water service will need to be increased within the Territory to sustain additional housing, and potentially, the improvement of water supply for existing housing units requiring upgrades/enhancements. The MBQ community is serviced by a combination of the Town of Deseronto’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ridge Road Peatland Wastewater Treatment System, and individual septic systems: Waste Water Service Town of Deseronto’s WWTP Ridge Rd. Peatland WWTS Individual Septic System Holding Tanks No service
Buildings served 280 20 745 5 3
There is already a need to enhance sanitary services with 3 housing units lacking access to such services. However, and related to the water service enhancement, sanitary services will need to increase with future development.
3. People, Growth and Employment Population and household characteristics and trends are important determinants of housing needs and demands within a community. Housing needs within a community are directed by changing demographics and economic trends. The following section focuses on the community’s population, household composition, and household income. 3.1 Existing Household Characteristics While population is an important parameter in housing markets, housing need is more directly related to the number and type of households in a community, and the rage of dwelling units required.
