Fresh funding is on the way to help explore an innovative solution to one of Prince Rupert’s many infrastructure woes.
Ottawa and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are providing $487,000 for a wastewater treatment pilot project in Prince Rupert.
With traditional options to replace their wastewater treatment system proving too costly, the City began exploring a wetland system in 2020.
A constructed wetland treatment system relies on a natural process of breaking down pollutants through marshland vegetation and soil.
Solids and sediment are filtered out before the water is pumped underneath the wetlands, where the natural treatment process takes over.
Now, the City plans to implement the system as part of a pilot project to replace the Omineca Avenue lift station, which services roughly 100 homes.
If the pilot proves effective, the system may be implemented in other sections of the City.
Costs to construct and operate the pilot for 5 years are estimated at $6 million, most of which hinges on grant application approval.
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