Wastewater Open Houses

WHAT IS IT? A chance to tour the wastewater treatment facilities, learn about how treatment works, what initiatives we have planned. This is also a chance to have your questions answered. See below for more information.

WHO: This event is open to the public as well as community and business organizations, and is meant for all ages.

Every year the Wastewater Services Department hosts Open Houses for the public at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre and the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre.

The Open Houses have attracted community members young and old to participate in treatment plant tours and learn about important wastewater functions.

Open Houses include: regular tours of the facilities, informative posters, staff to answer questions or express concerns to, activity sheets for children (with prizes!), brochures and pamphlets to take home, refreshments and displays from other community organizations.

Organizations that have attended Wastewater Open Houses in the past include the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange, Green Communities, Georgia Strait Alliance, SYLVIS Environmental, and Vancouver Island University - Forest Resources Technology Program.

Attend an Open House and learn about:

• How wastewater treatment works
• Upgrades & environmental initiatives
• How to prevent wastewater pollution
• Liquid Waste Management Plan review

How can I get more information?

Contact the Wastewater Services Department
Nanaimo Area: (250) 390-6560
Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area: (250) 954-3792
Toll Free in BC: 1-877-607-4111
Fax: (250) 390-1542
E-mail: rcu@rdn.bc.ca