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“A recent study showed that community water fluoridation was associated with lower IQ scores in young children. Opponents of water fluoridation jumped on the study, claiming that it confirms the dangers of fluoride on the developing brain,” wrote Catherine Carstairs. “Since then, a number of critics have pointed out that the differences in IQ scores were small and that there were some methodological problems with the research.”

Report tells a classic story of how a government initiative, launched with the best of intentions, lost momentum over the years as the sense of urgency faded and other priorities took over. “We undertook this audit because of the considerable importance of safe drinking water and because the risks to drinking water are increasing. Thankfully, B.C. has not had a known outbreak of water-borne illness since 2004, but just a single event that contaminates a drinking water system can cause serious health impacts for numerous people,” Carol Bellringer said.

“The location of a new water intake site is a major piece of the water supply puzzle. The location is of interest to many in our community and First Nations have a traditional link to the river,” states Vaughan Figueira. “Using a sustainable approach weighing environmental, financial and social factors and in consultation with Department of Fisheries and Oceans, health authorities, provincial fisheries and regulators, the best location for a river intake is just above Highway 19.”

“This project is a key part of West Vancouver’s ongoing long-term plan to supply our own high quality drinking water. We are proud partners with the provincial and federal governments in the provision of this essential public resource,” stated West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones.

Eagle Lake (200p)
To have as low an impact on the environment as possible, the District chose the membrane filtration system because it produces high quality drinking water and is also a compact technology.

Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant
The Seymour and Capilano watersheds supply up to 70% of Metro Vancouver ’s drinking water. The filtration plant is the largest of its kind in Canada.

The Eagle Lake facility received the 2009 Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Excellence in the Water Resources category.

Metro Vancouver's Seymour Capilano filtration plant will be the world’s largest ultraviolet disinfection facility, filtering nearly 2 billion litres daily.

Pam Goldsmith-Jones (120p)
This 21 million litres per day capacity water treatment plant is equipped with state-of-the-art membrane filtration technology, which provides protection for residents from waterborne diseases. The District is honoured to be recognized and proud of the partnership and innovation that drove this project.

The Ymir water treatment facility was designed with a triple bottom-line approach, taking into account financial, environmental and social objectives.