The ODT meets every six months to plan actions that demonstrate optimization best practices. Examples of actions undertaken by the group include:

• testing new optimization methods at member treatment plants and reporting experiences to team members

• hosting workshops on optimization best practices

• collecting data from team members for benchmarking (e.g. on phosphorus removal)

• creating tip sheets on optimization best practices

The overarching goal of the ODT is to increase uptake of optimization at municipal wastewater treatment plants in Ontario.