The bio-solids facility south of Vernon is a step closer to dumping some of its product into the Greater Vernon landfill.
NORD directors have approved the disposal of 4 loads a week, each weighing about 14 tons, for a six month trial period.
Vernon director Jack Gilroy says it will allow the over-loaded facility to get back to its normal production, hopefully reducing the odour.
"We really don't have too many other options. We'll look into options but to get this loading done right so we can make the plant run properly, to show people it does work, we have to do this."
The Environment Ministry still needs to approve the plan before the dumping starts.
Coldstream director Doug Dirk was the lone opponent, saying allowing the landfill option will decrease the urgency to look for other alternatives, which could include spreading it on farm land.
The bio solids facility on Commonage Road in Area B converts sewage waste from Vernon and Kelowna, into Ogogrow fertilizer.
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My personal opinion: This is not a good idea. The "product" to be dumped into the landfill is basically "crap" removed from the sewage treatment plant.
The reason: the composting plant is not large enough to handle the entire sewage waste from Vernon and Kelowna.
There are two potential problems: this practice will shorten the life of the landfill and it may eventually leach into Kal Lake through fractured rock forming the base of the landfill.
Again, this is my personal opinion.
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Your comment about leaching may already be happening: several years ago I noticed a small run-off a little south of the boat-launch at Kekuli Bay. Although it was the height of summer, there was a steady stream of water flowing through a small gooey channel festooned with light-coloured feathery fronds of slime. Disgusting.
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