The City of Fernie will be discharging treated effluent into the Elk River over the next month and a half.
City staff said it’s necessary in order to dispose of massive amounts of water in the sanitary sewer collection system.
Work started on Oct. 21 and will continue until Dec. 16.
City staff said it’s in compliance with Ministry of Environment’s operating permit.
Anyone with questions on the operations should contact city hall.
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