The City of West 琉璃神社 is no longer treating source water entering the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) with chlorine.
鈥淭his means concerns of discolouration, odour and taste have significantly decreased,鈥� Mayor Gord Milsom said at the council鈥檚 Oct. 22 meeting. 鈥淲e are grateful to all of our water experts and staff who have been working diligently鈥nd we鈥檙e grateful to our water users for their patience.鈥�
Some residents on the RVWTP system have been dealing with smelly, brown-coloured water for months.
At its Oct. 9 meeting, council heard that commissioning the plant would take up to two years and possibly longer and that other impacts, including the McDougall Creek wildfire, have affected the watershed around Rose Valley Lake. Staff told council that water quality is also affected by seasonal changes (spring/fall) in the lake.
Milsom also noted that the RVWTP and transmission main project was awarded 鈥淧roject of the Year鈥� by the Public Works Association of B.C.
鈥淭his recognition highlights the project鈥檚 innovative design, unique features, complexity and significance to our community,鈥� the mayor added.
The RVWTP is the largest infrastructure project in the city鈥檚 history and provides water to more than 19,600 customers
"We also thank all the staff and contractors who worked so hard to deliver this state-of-the art facility,鈥� Milsom said.
