Notice of Temporary Treated Effluent Discharge to Elk River

The City of Fernie wishes to advise area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of water in the sanitary sewer collection system, it is necessary to temporarily discharge treated effluent to the Elk River.

The discharge will take place from Wednesday June 15, 2022 through to approximately Friday July 27, 2022 in accordance with the Ministry of Environment operating permit.

For further information please contact City Hall at 250.423.6817, or read our FAQs on the Water & Sewer info page.