Public Notice - Wastewater Overflow

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is currently upgrading a section of the Departure Bay Forcemain that required immediate repair to reduce the risk of failure. During forcemain construction, the Departure Bay Pump Station has a reduced pumping capacity because smaller temporary pipes must be used. During extreme or sustained wet weather events, a temporary overflow of untreated wastewater may occur when system capacity is exceeded. Public notices are posted at the Brechin and Millstone overflow locations (see map) alerting the public of the risk while the necessary upgrades are underway.

This morning, the system’s capacity was exceeded due to sustained wet weather. Untreated wastewater is being discharged into the ocean at the Brechin and Millstone overflow locations. The notice will be updated when the overflow has ceased.

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