Less than 7 per cent of waste destined for cement plant made it there through October
City looking to solve sewage, stormwater mixing problems exacerbated by heavy rains
CRD project will reduce number of sewer overflows around Saanich
Richmond cement plant up and running, but CRD end product not suitable for purpose
Treatment plant, other elements came into service on time, under budget: board chair
Wastewater projects underway should end sewage overflows
Long-awaited project has been up and running since late 2020
Victoria was the last remaining major community to pump raw sewage into surrounding waters
Heavy rain caused discharge and stormwater overflow
A crew was at Mount Work Regional Park on Oct. 15 sucking up the spilled sludge
Affected beaches will be posted with public health advisory signs
Improper flushing can clog and damage a community’s septic and sewer systems
Biosolid fuel produced at the treatment facility can be used locally and on the mainland
Separating the processing of the region’s waste streams to be pursued, possibly still at Hartland