Developer at B.C. Resort Community Penalized for Sewage Leaks up to 19,900% above limit A B.C. developer was fined after repeated leaks at a resort community sent effluent far above limits, underscoring the importance of certified design, operation and monitoring of onsite systems. Read the full story.

B.C. Mobile-Home Park Hit with $68K Penalty for Sewage Discharge An operator was fined for allowing sewage to enter a Langley river that supports endangered fish habitat, reinforcing that maintenance lapses on small systems can lead to environmental offences. Read the full story.

Staying on septic poses growing risks as development expands in Anmore, mayor warns Anmore’s mayor smells a problem. With no connection to Metro Vancouver’s sewer network on the horizon, Mayor John McEwen warns that old septic fields, mounting development pressures, and limited provincial oversight are leaving the community vulnerable to another foul mess. Read the full story.