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Source Control
The City's Wastewater Source Control Program is a pollution prevention strategy which aims to protect our environment and watershed by reducing industrial, business, institutional and household chemicals from being discharged to the city sewer system and eventually back into the Lake.
As Okanagan Lake supplies water to more than 50,000 residents and over 1700 industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) properties in the Kelowna area, it is important to keep specific chemicals out of our precious water supply.
Additionally, some chemicals, drugs, and pharmaceuticals cannot be treated or removed at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) and may affect treatment processes.
What can't go down the drain?
The Sanitary Sewer Storm Drain Regulation Bylaw details the specific wastes that are prohibited from being discharged to the sewer. Hazardous Waste should never be disposed of down the drain. See the Regional District of Central Okanagan or Recycling Council of BC for further information on recycling and disposal options for a variety of hazardous wastes.
The BC Medications Return Program provides detailed information on where to properly dispose of unused pharmaceuticals and medications.
Other programs for waste management are listed below:
Did you know?
- some drugs and pharmaceuticals cannot be treated or removed at the WWTF, and should never be flushed down the drain or toilet
- cooking oil & grease is the major cause of sewer blockages in Kelowna; it costs more than $60,000 annually to clear grease from our sewers
- more than 15000 cubic meters of OgoGrow compost is produced annually from processed biosolids
Contact Us
Call 250 469-8891 for information on sewer bylaws and waste discharge permits.
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