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What to do with waste?

The results of a public review of options to deal with wastewater solids have been published ahead of a City of Penticton open house on the subject. 

The city is looking to review current wastewater practices, which include composting solids at the Campbell Mountain Landfill. They want to determine whether the system is the best use of city funds, given recent changes in the regulations for compost sites.

"We currently have a proven and reliable way of dealing with the solids from our wastewater treatment plant," said Len Robson, public works manager. "With the need for investment at the current site and some of the changes to regulations and the market for compost, we have an opportunity to see if there are any innovations or alternative approaches that we should consider for the future."

Twenty-three options were considered in the online public review. Each option was evaluated according to criteria like the ability to meet current and future regulatory requirements, improve the reduction of contaminants, lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce impact on citizens and minimize capital and operating costs. 

The process resulted in a shortlist of eight options to be further discussed with the community at a later date, which can be found here

Robson is looking forward to the community input that will be coming. 

"It is an important decision and there are differing views on the subject so we want to understand what matters to the community as we develop a recommendation for Council," he said. 

Residents can hear more and have their say at an Aug. 28 open house at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre between 4 and 7 p.m., or fill out a survey at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca beginning Aug. 24. 



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