In today's modern society we have numerous uses for water both around the home as well as in commercial or industrial operations. This water becomes wastewater once it has been "used" - whether for washing dishes in a restaurant, flushing a toilet, or as part of a manufacturing process.

The Town of Gibsons operates and maintains the network of trunk sewers, pumping stations and a wastewater treatment plant that connects the Towns sewer systems.

Liquid waste management has an effect on our environment and the livability of our community.  If we don't take care to handle and treat the many pollutants generated by human activities, the quality of our surrounding environment will suffer.

With the commissioning of the new Wastewater Treatment Plan in 2005, the Public Works Department is always striving to upgrade and optimize the complicated workings of the plant to ensure the best possible effluent discharge that exceeds permit requirements and minimizes odour.

In 2008, the Town of Gibsons treated 639,064 m3 of wastewater, which is roughly 5.5% less than 2007 and 10.8% greater than the historic five year average.  The recorded discharge volume increased significantly when the new wastewater treatment plant was commissioned in November 2005, which may be a result of the more accurate metering technology utilized.

474 South Fletcher Road
Box 340
Gibsons, BC  V0N 1V0

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