“Fats, oils and grease (FOG) waste discharges from commercial establishments have significant impacts on the capacity and condition of the sanitary sewer collection system, and therefore have substantial cost implications over time. These are drivers for a mandatory source control program,” stated Garry Cooper.
“Our Final Report is the culmination of several thousand hours of volunteer time and effort. The heart of the report is the three-page table titled A Recommended Policy Framework for Liquid Resource Management in Metro Vancouver. It is reader-friendly, and is complete with on-the-ground examples,” stated Reference Panel Chair Kim Stephens.
A Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grant will be used by the City of Prince Rupert to initiate the first stage of developing a Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) to manage the City's wastewater. “This will give the City a firm footing on which to build a liquid waste management strategy that will guide us for many years to come. It is exciting to finally move this forward,” stated Mayor Jack Mussallem.
“While not all of the ideas and opportunities for integrated resource management can or will be implemented in the short term, the key is that the CRD is planning for several decades in the future. The intent is to establish the fundamental concept and facility siting decisions, so that, over time, wastewater management truly becomes part of the water and energy resources in the community,” wrote Rick Corbett.
The Metro Vancoouver LWMP Reference Panel is a community advisory group that brings expert knowledge and relevant experience in liquid waste/resource and rainwater management. The Reference Panel has a blend of technical, legal, scientific, academic, business, industry and community perspectives and values. “The Reference Panel will provide input on the discussion documents and on the subsequent Draft Plans,” stated Board Chair Lois Jackson.
