Cowichan River

https://cheknews.ca/waves-of-spawning-chinook-salmon-reverse-trend-on-cowichan-river-502351/

https://cheknews.ca/waves-of-spawning-chinook-salmon-reverse-trend-on-cowichan-river-502351/

In July 2023, in the midst of a summer drought, the Cowichan River experienced a fish kill event. The investigation conducted by the Government of British Columbia found that downstream of the wastewater outflow, dangerous levels of nutrients were found along with floating brown algae. The Town of Lake Cowichan’s sewage treatment facility was found to have been outside of the regulatory requirements for wastewater discharge on multiple occasions that same year. A $700 fine was issued.“Penalty for failure to comply with Permit 247 Section 3.4(a) (Analysis) and Section 6.3 (Noncompliance Reporting of Toxicity)”

In July 2023, in the midst of a summer drought, the Cowichan River experienced a fish kill event. The investigation conducted by the Government of British Columbia found that downstream of the wastewater outflow, dangerous levels of nutrients were found along with floating brown algae. The Town of Lake Cowichan’s sewage treatment facility was found to have been outside of the regulatory requirements for wastewater discharge on multiple occasions that same year. A $700 fine was issued. "Penalty for failure to comply with Permit 247 Section 3.4(a) (Analysis) and Section 6.3 (Noncompliance Reporting of Toxicity)"

“Penalty for failure to comply with the Act, regulations, terms of permit, or orders issued under this Act”

"Penalty for failure to comply with the Act, regulations, terms of permit, or orders issued under this Act"

https://nrced.gov.bc.ca/records;autofocus=64bffd63824ecf00222f746f

https://nrced.gov.bc.ca/records;autofocus=64bffd63824ecf00222f746f

“River discharge in the Cowichan River was low (approximately 4.5 m3/second) at the time of the fish kill, leading to concern that low effluent dilution, combined with high temperatures and potentially irregular effluent quality, may have led to the mortality event."

“River discharge in the Cowichan River was low (approximately 4.5 m3/second) at the time of the fish kill, leading to concern that low effluent dilution, combined with high temperatures and potentially irregular effluent quality, may have led to the mortality event."