Fort St. John faces sewage lagoon upgrade issues
Fort St. John council hears that their liquid waste lagoon system may fail to meet federal environmental standards. Urban Systems consultant Joanne Harkens and infrastructure director Victor Shopland outlined projected costs and timelines, noting a 10 to 20 year upgrade window and uncertain funding. The discussion referenced Chetwynd’s 5 million upgrade funded by a 45 percent user fee increase through 2018 and the need to regulate effluent discharge under Ministry rules.
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Victor Shopland
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Controversy Over Lagoon Pollution Threatens North Peace Waterways
Fort St John faces concerns over lagoon treatment efficiency and winter impacts that could release toxic discharge into Beatton and Peace river systems. Officials cite past fines and plan upgrades to the lagoons within 10 to 20 years while noting local shutdowns of transfer stations and community programs amid ongoing water management challenges.
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Fort St. John’s
Chetwynd
Pine River
Ministry of the Environment
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