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Water Quality - Non-Point Source Water Pollution in British Columbia
Introduction > Best Management Practices > NPS Action Plan > General Information >
NPS Pollution > Project Profiles
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Introduction
Although British Columbia's water quality is generally good, people are increasingly aware that the province is experiencing localized water quality pollution. Every year there are reports of public beach closures, contaminated sediments, algal blooms, aquatic weed infestations, fish kills, shellfish harvesting closures, boil-water advisories, outbreaks of waterborne illnesses, and contaminated ground water. British Columbia's efforts to protect water quality by regulating "end-of-pipe" point discharges from industrial and municipal outfalls have been generally successful, and it is now recognized that the major remaining cause of water pollution is from non-point sources, which pose significant and growing threats to our water resources. Non-point source (NPS) water pollution is subtle and gradual, caused by the release of
pollution is subtle and gradual, caused by the release of pollutants from many different and diffuse sources, largely unregulated, and associated with urbanization, agriculture, and other forms of land development.
Given the dramatic population growth predicted for BC, we must act now in a determined way to deal with this pollution, otherwise we can anticipate a continuing, gradual decline in the quality of our waters. This decline will lead to significant future economic impacts and reduced benefits from our water resources. The quantity of pollutants originating from any one source - such as a home, business, or farm - may be very small. Nevertheless, the effects of hundreds or thousands of small sources within a watershed can add up to create water pollution.
The water pollution and costs from these non-point sources are significant and can include fish kills, health concerns, degraded drinking water, diminished water-based recreation and tourism opportunities, economic losses to commercial fishing and aquaculture industries and First Nations food harvesting areas, lowered real estate values, damage to habitat of fish and other aquatic organisms, the inevitable costs of clean-up and pollution reduction, and reduced aesthetic values of lakes, streams, and coastal areas.
Non-point source water pollution is difficult to manage using conventional regulatory approaches because it is hard to identify and control the many sources of pollution over a large area. The key to addressing this problem is prevention through planning and coordination, education, and source control. Wide-scale participation in the prevention of NPS pollution is necessary because the actions of so many individuals creates the problem.
Good morning people.
Good consolidation today.
Oh yeah!!!
Of course not LOL.
Looks like I'm gonna have to slap somebody!!!!
Let's see if we can get some good EOD buying going here and finsih this bad boy at least .16!!!!
Almost the goodest!!
Neither did I Lucky. Very scary times coming if we don't start addressing it now with technologies like PURO is offering.
Sure is.
That's exactly what it is.
OK, thanks for the permission. You hear that PURO, it's ok to move up NOW!!!! LOL.
Perfect place for PURO to start.
Think we close around .16 today.
Yep and I thought Mexico had issues with their water.
Nice consolidation going on here. Earnings comes out ina few weeks, should see a nice slow move up until then.
Would not doubt it. A lot things out there that we need to be updated on.
LMAO - It might fall off just by getting within a few feet from it.
Makes you want to go get a nice big glass of water from the St. Lawrence River and gulp it down doesn't it.
Amazing.
Very suprised at the way Canada is discarding their waste.
It is amazing isn't it.
Canada Takes Crap for Flushing Raw Sewage into the Ocean
As B.C. Prepares for 2010 Olympics, Victoria Continues Sending Sewage to Sea
By Larry West, About.com
Canada flushes some 200 billion liters of raw sewage directly into natural waterways every year, from the St. Lawrence River to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean. That’s only a fraction of the three trillion liters of sewage Canadians produce annually—about 6 percent, in fact—but it’s still enough to fill more than 40,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
A Dangerous Brew
According to Macleans, Canada’s leading news magazine, the sewage is a mixture of water, human waste, microorganisms, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, excreted pharmaceuticals and, potentially, pathogens such as cholera, typhoid and hepatitis B.
"It is widely recognized that inadequate or no waste water treatment have negative impact on aquatic life, human uses of water, fisheries and human health,” Environment Canada told Macleans. “Therefore it is unacceptable and shortsighted not to maintain and upgrade infrastructure."
Canadian Coastal Cities Dump Raw Sewage in the Ocean
A number of municipalities throughout Canada persist in this practice that the Sierra Legal Defence Fund calls a “national disgrace,” particularly coastal cities where for many years the sewage could be dumped in open water and remain out of sight and out of mind for many people.
Unlike the European Union and the United States, Canada has no national standards for sewage treatment that cities and towns must follow. So while some Canadian cities have top-notch sewage treatment facilities, others have none.
Even Montreal, a seemingly world-class city, pumps 900 billion liters of sewage into the St. Lawrence River. Most of it receives primary treatment, which reduces the number of solids somewhat by means of a settling process, but 3.6 billion liters of that total enters the river as untreated raw sewage.
Victoria Proud of Pollution
According to many environmentalists, however, the worst offender in the Canadian landscape is Victoria, the picturesque provincial capital of British Columbia. Not only does Victoria pump its raw sewage directly into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, an arm of the Pacific Ocean, but city officials also claim they are doing the “right and responsible thing” for their community and the environment. They see no reason to change.
Not all of their constituents agree.
A group of activists called People Opposed to Outfall Pollution (POOP) has taken a lighthearted approach to a serious issue, poking fun at city officials with bathroom humor and using clever guerilla marketing tactics to focus a firestorm of embarrassing international media attention on Victoria’s toilet habits.
Mr. Floatie Creates a Stink Over Raw Sewage
One POOP member, James Skwarok, 35, dresses up as Mr. Floatie, a cheerful, man-sized piece of human excrement. His antics in the cause of ending outfall pollution have generated news stories as far away as South Africa.
To give Mr. Floatie a more prominent platform for his message, and to give city officials even more crap, Skwarok filed as a candidate for mayor of Victoria under the name of his character. As reported in the Toronto Star, however, city officials in Victoria took Skwarok to court to get Mr. Floatie’s name removed from the ballot. Skwarok, who is studying to be a teacher, couldn’t afford the legal fees to fight the lawsuit, which put his campaign in the toilet.
But getting Mr. Floatie off the ballot didn’t get Victoria off the hook or out of the spotlight. The neighboring city of Vancouver, B.C., just across the Strait of Georgia from Victoria, is the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. As the time for the games approaches, journalists from around the world are likely to focus more and more attention on the bathroom habits and environmental practices of the host province and its capital city.
Agreed. Patience is needed here for the real money to be made.
Smart move. Only a matter of time now.
Way oversold here.
Yeah something with at least 50% alcohol to kill all the bacteria from the start LOL.
Gonna keep an eye on it. BUt I guess we need to take this over to the ALTU board LOL.
LOl, no kidding.
It appears that the company knows how to set priorities and tackle those priorities in a way that benefits both the company and it's shareholders. Very rare these days down here.
Water-borne Diseases in British Columbia
What are water-borne diseases?
Water-borne diseases are any illnesses caused by drinking contaminated water. The contamination can be by bacteria such as Salmonella or Campylobacter, viruses, or small parasites including Cryptosporidia, Giardia, and on rare occasions Toxoplasma.
How are they spread?
Most outbreaks of water-borne disease are caused by the contamination of drinking water systems with the feces of infected animals or people. This is likely to occur where public and private drinking water systems get their water from surface waters, such as rain, creeks, rivers and lakes. These surface waters can be contaminated by infected animals or people. Infected animals may be domestic pets, livestock, poultry, or wild animals like beaver, deer or rodents that defecate in or near surface water. Runoff from landfills, septic fields, sewer pipes, residential or industrial developments can also sometimes contaminate surface water.
How common are water-borne diseases in British Columbia?
Outbreaks of water-borne disease happen from time to time in British Columbia, as well as other parts of Canada and North America. Over the past decade water-borne outbreaks have been uncommon in British Columbia, mostly occurring where surface water sources have not been properly treated. Cases of water-borne disease that occur other than during an outbreak are difficult to identify, because most of the types of illness spread by water can also be spread by food or directly from other people or animals.
What are the symptoms of water-borne diseases?
Many people who get infected with the more common water-borne disease agents will have no symptoms at all, and probably will not even know they have been infected. Over time, their bodies will gradually eliminate the infection and their health will not be affected. For people who do get sick from water-borne disease, the symptoms vary depending on the infectious agent. For many water-borne diseases, symptoms begin from two to ten days after drinking the contaminated water, and may include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever. People with toxoplasmosis may have fever, swollen glands and loss or blurring of vision.
Who are most severely affected?
Persons who have suppressed immune systems, such as persons who have HIV/AIDS, persons who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment, are at greater risk from water-borne diseases. For these people, infection may be more severe and may become life-threatening. Babies, the very elderly, and those whose health is fragile due to chronic disease may have more serious complications.The risk of getting toxoplasmosis through drinking water is very rare. Toxoplasmosis is of particular concern during pregnancy, as a growing fetus can become infected with the toxoplasmosis parasite. This can happen if the mother is infected with the parasite while pregnant or before she becomes pregnant. This can lead to serious long-term complications for the baby if the disease is not detected and treated at an early stage. For more information on pregnancy and toxoplasmosis, see BC HealthFile #43 Toxoplasmosis.
What should I do if I think I have a water-borne disease?
See your doctor as soon as possible if your illness is severe or prolonged, or if you have one of the above noted conditions that put you at increased risk.Your local public health unit should also be notified so that the source of infection can be located and controlled.
How can I avoid catching water-borne diseases?
Do not drink water directly from lakes, streams, rivers, springs or ponds, which can all be infected by the feces of infected wild animals, pets, or humans, such as careless hikers. If your community has a boil water advisory or notice, or you are concerned about the quality of the water in your community, follow the instructions below to treat your water.
Who is responsible for providing safe drinking water?
The responsibility for providing safe drinking water rests with the local authority (Water Purveyor) that owns and operates the community's drinking water collection and distribution system.The water purveyor can be your local or regional government, although many smaller public drinking water systems in British Columbia are owned and maintained by private individuals, water utilities or companies. These agencies are responsible for ensuring appropriate treatment processes for the water they distribute.
Homeowners with their own private water supply are responsible for their own water quality. See
BC HealthFile #45 Should I Get my Well Water Tested?
Who should treat their water?
Water treatment is recommended for anyone who gets their drinking water directly from a surface source, such as a lake, river or stream.People in any community where there has been public notice to boil water issued by the local Medical Health Officer should also treat their water.Persons who have HIV/AIDS, persons who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment, and who are concerned about the quality of the water in their community in non-outbreak settings should consider talking to their doctor about whether they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled water. They may be advised to boil their drinking water or use a distillation treatment device in their home.Boiling is the best way to kill bacteria, viruses and parasites. Water should be boiled at a full boil for at least one minute. At elevations over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) you should boil water for at least two minutes to disinfect it. Note: This is not appropriate for water that is obviously heavily polluted, or subject to chemical contamination.To remove the flat taste of boiled water, leave the boiled water in a clean covered container for a few hours or pour cooled boiled water back and forth from one clean container to another.
Water treatment devices (jug-type or built-in) are not a simple solution to this complicated problem. The jug/filter models do not remove many disease-causing organisms. The built-in models, which can be effective, are usually expensive, and require regular, thorough maintenance to continue to work well. If you plan to install a water filtration system in your home, it should be capable of removing any particles larger than one micron. Check with a reliable supplier who can help you with installation and ongoing maintenance.
Is bottled water an option?
People who don't want to drink water from the tap may also choose to buy bottled water. You can still use tap water for cooking, as long as it is brought to a boil, but use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice cubes, and in recipes where water is required but is not brought to a boil.
For more BC HealthFile topics visit www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/index.stm or visit your local public health unit.
Call the BC NurseLine to speak to a registered nurse, available 24-hours every day:
• In Greater Vancouver, call 604-215-4700
• In BC, call toll-free 1-866-215-4700
• Deaf and hearing-impaired, call
1-866-889-4700
• Pharmacist available 5pm to 9am every day
• Translation services in over 130 languages upon request.
Visit BC HealthGuide OnLine – a world of health information you can trust at wwwbchealthguideorg
Water Quality - Non-Point Source Water Pollution in British Columbia
Introduction > Best Management Practices > NPS Action Plan > General Information >
NPS Pollution > Project Profiles
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Introduction
Although British Columbia's water quality is generally good, people are increasingly aware that the province is experiencing localized water quality pollution. Every year there are reports of public beach closures, contaminated sediments, algal blooms, aquatic weed infestations, fish kills, shellfish harvesting closures, boil-water advisories, outbreaks of waterborne illnesses, and contaminated ground water. British Columbia's efforts to protect water quality by regulating "end-of-pipe" point discharges from industrial and municipal outfalls have been generally successful, and it is now recognized that the major remaining cause of water pollution is from non-point sources, which pose significant and growing threats to our water resources. Non-point source (NPS) water pollution is subtle and gradual, caused by the release of
pollution is subtle and gradual, caused by the release of pollutants from many different and diffuse sources, largely unregulated, and associated with urbanization, agriculture, and other forms of land development.
Given the dramatic population growth predicted for BC, we must act now in a determined way to deal with this pollution, otherwise we can anticipate a continuing, gradual decline in the quality of our waters. This decline will lead to significant future economic impacts and reduced benefits from our water resources. The quantity of pollutants originating from any one source - such as a home, business, or farm - may be very small. Nevertheless, the effects of hundreds or thousands of small sources within a watershed can add up to create water pollution.
The water pollution and costs from these non-point sources are significant and can include fish kills, health concerns, degraded drinking water, diminished water-based recreation and tourism opportunities, economic losses to commercial fishing and aquaculture industries and First Nations food harvesting areas, lowered real estate values, damage to habitat of fish and other aquatic organisms, the inevitable costs of clean-up and pollution reduction, and reduced aesthetic values of lakes, streams, and coastal areas.
Non-point source water pollution is difficult to manage using conventional regulatory approaches because it is hard to identify and control the many sources of pollution over a large area. The key to addressing this problem is prevention through planning and coordination, education, and source control. Wide-scale participation in the prevention of NPS pollution is necessary because the actions of so many individuals creates the problem.
You playing the chart on ALTU or what?
After 10:30, now let's see what PURO does.
Just another opp. to load the cheapies.
I actually think we will consolidate around this area for a bit with .90 being good solid support before we move again. But yeah, I hope we blow through that 1.04 the first time LOL.
Water Pollution Facts and Figures
We sometimes hear politicians and pundits say, "There's no water pollution problem anymore. We've done very well cleaning up our water." Now, we would never suggest that anyone take a politician at his word or believe the TV—proceed into the spin zone at your own risk. But since there are no rivers on fire now and we don't see too many stories about fish kills, they must be right, eh? On the other hand, a majority of people in the Western world seem to think their tap water is much less safe and drinkable than bottled water, which is a very expensive way for people to quench their thirst.
So, when it comes to water pollution facts, who's all wet and who's got it right? This article is the first of a multi-part series that will splash around in the deep end of the water pollution issue.
BEFORE THE WATER POLLUTION FACTS – WATER BASICSBefore we dive into our pool of water pollution facts, it will be helpful to do a quick review of the different types of water in general:
Ocean Water: The vast majority of water on the planet is the salt water in the oceans and seas.
Fresh Surface Water: This is the fresh water in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and similar bodies of water. (Almost all of these contain fresh water, though a few lakes contain salty water.) Technically, the world's ice caps and glaciers also fall into this category , and actually contain very, very large amounts of fresh water.
Groundwater: The majority of the planet's liquid freshwater is stored in underground aquifers. It's important to remember that groundwater pollution is very difficult to treat, and it doesn't just "flush out" on its own. Water that enters an aquifer remains there for an average of 1,400 years!
Hey, I think that was our first water pollution fact! Here are some more.
WATER POLLUTION FACTS FOR THE UNITED STATESWater Pollution Fact #1
40% of America's rivers are too polluted for fishing, swimming, or aquatic life.
Water Pollution Fact #2
Even worse are America's lakes—46% are too polluted for fishing, swimming, or aquatic life.
Water Pollution Fact #3
Two-thirds of US estuaries and bays are either moderately or severely degraded from eutrophication (nitrogen and phosphorus pollution).
Water Pollution Fact #4
The Mississippi River—which drains nearly 40% of the continental United States, including its central farm lands—carries an estimated 1.5 million metric tons of nitrogen pollution into the Gulf of Mexico each year. The resulting hypoxic coastal dead zone in the Gulf each summer is about the size of Massachusetts.
Endangered Rivers
The river-protection group American Rivers lists the primary water pollution threats for U.S rivers:
-- Polluted runoff from roads, parking lots, and neighborhood lawns
-- Runoff from farms (pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste)
-- Livestock damage to riparian areas (reduces near-stream filtering abilities)
-- Logging and mining operations
Of the 1200 species listed as threatened or endangered, 50% depend on rivers and streams. At least 123 freshwater species became extinct during the 20th century.
Source: American Rivers - River Facts page
Water Pollution Fact #5
1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, stormwater, and industrial waste are discharged into US waters annually. The US EPA has warned that sewage levels in rivers could be back to the super-polluted levels of the 1970s by the year 2016.
Water Pollution Fact #6
In any given year, about 25% of beaches in the US are under advisories or are closed at least one time because of water pollution.
WATER POLLUTION FACTS BEYOND THE U.S.Water Pollution Fact #7
Asian rivers are the most polluted in the world. They have three times as many bacteria from human waste as the global average and 20 times more lead than rivers in industrialized countries.
Water Pollution Fact #8
In 2004, water from half of the tested sections of China's seven major rivers was found to be undrinkable because of pollution.
Canada’s
Most Endangered Rivers
#1 - Petitcodiac River
#2 - Eastmain River
#3 - Okanagan River
#4 - Taku River / Iskut River
#5 - Groundhog River
#6 - Milk River
#7 - Peel River
#8 - Red River
#9 - Churchill River
#10 - Bow River
SOURCE: EndangeredRivers.net
Water Pollution Fact #9
The quality of water in Europe's rivers and lakes used for swimming and water sports worsened between 2004 and 2005, with 10% of sites not meeting standards.
Water Pollution Fact #10
Slovakia has the lowest compliance with EU guidelines for freshwater areas, with only 22.4% of bathing sites meeting the standards.
Water Pollution Fact #11
Thirty percent of Ireland's rivers are polluted with sewage or fertilizer.
Water Pollution Fact #12
The Sarno is the most polluted river in Europe, featuring a nasty mix of sewage, untreated agricultural waste, industrial waste, and chemicals.
Water Pollution Fact #13
Greece has the cleanest coastal waters, followed by Spain and Germany. Lithuania and Estonia have the dirtiest coastal waters.
Water Pollution Fact #14
The King River is Australia's most polluted river, suffering from a severe acidic condition related to mining operations.
Water Pollution Fact #15
Pollution of freshwater (drinking water) is a problem for about half of the world's population. Each year there are about 250 million cases of water-related diseases, with roughly 5 to 10 million deaths.
Water Pollution Fact #16
Diseases caused by the ingestion of water contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites include:
cholera
typhoid
schistosomiasis
dysentery and other diarrheal diseases
Water Pollution Fact #17
Bangladesh has some of the most polluted groundwater in the world. In this case, the contaminant is arsenic, which occurs naturally in the sediments. Around 85% of the total area of the country has contaminated groundwater, with at least 1.2 million Bangladeshis exposed to arsenic poisoning and with millions more at risk.
Water Pollution Fact #18
Each year, plastic waste in water and coastal areas kills up to:
100,000 marine mammals,
1 million sea birds, and
countless fish.
Water Pollution Fact #19
The world's seas are beset by a variety of water pollution problems. See the table below for 10 of the worst areas.
Water Pollution Fact #20
In one week, a typical cruise ship generates:
210,000 gallons of sewage;
1,000,000 gallons of "gray water" from showers, sinks, dishwashers and clothes washers;
37,000 gallons of oily bilge water;
more than eight tons of solid waste; and
toxic wastes from onboard operations like dry cleaners and photo processing laboratories.
Water Pollution Fact #21
Around 80% of the pollution in seas and oceans comes from land-based activities.