Category: Public Notice: District of Hudson’s Hope 2023 Annual Report

Photo Contest Announcement: Playground of the Peace!

Calling all community members!

We want to showcase the beauty and spirit of Playground of the Peace through your lens! Join our photo contest and share your favorite moments that truly capture what makes our community special.

How to Enter:

– Submit your favorite photos that highlight the essence of Playground of the Peace.

– By sending in your photos, you agree to grant us permission to use them for promotional purposes.

What’s in it for you?

– Every submitted photo earns you a chance to win a pass of your choice: swimming, camping, or skating!

– We will randomly draw the winners, so the more you submit, the better your chances!

Special Recognition:

In addition to the random draw, we will also announce our top 3 favorite photos. These winners will receive special recognition for their outstanding contributions!

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024

Upload your photos to here: https://hudsonshope-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/office2_hudsonshope_ca/EsxcTJ0qSOxDv7WbLVjZ5cYBVjqZNG13pL3QWfTFXszWGw

Show us how you play, explore, and thrive in the Playground of the Peace! We can’t wait to see your beautiful photos!

Let the capturing begin!

June 17, 2024

 PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

YARD AND GARDEN WASTE

Please be advised that effective immediately, the yard and garden waste pile at the transfer station will be closed. This includes grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other organic materials from your garden or yard.

What Should You Do?

• Composting: Consider starting a compost pile at home. Composting turns organic waste into valuable fertilizer for your garden.
• Regional Services: Yard and Garden waste can be taken to any of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) landfills or Tier 1 transfer station in garbage bags (clear or black). However, as the PRRD does not have an organics program in place, this material will end up in the active face of the landfill at this time.

For more information, please contract:

Crystal Brown

Chief Administrative Officer

Email: cao@hudsonshope.ca

Water Quality Advisory: Elevated Manganese in the Beryl Prairie Water System

Do Not Use Water for Reconstituting/Preparing Infant Formula.

This notice is being issued because elevated levels of manganese have been measured in the drinking water supply that serves Beryl Prairie.

Manganese in the water supply has been measured at 0.207 mg/L, which exceeds Health Canada’s – Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC) of 0.12 mg/L. According to Health Canada, increased levels of manganese may contribute to adverse health effects on the nervous system, especially in infants. The MAC is protective of this most vulnerable population (infants and young children).

To reduce risks, the Drinking Water Officer/ Medical Health Officer advises:

• Water from this water supply system should not be fed to infants nor used for preparing/reconstituting infant formula.
• Older children and adults should consider in-home water filtration or reverse osmosis systems to reduce the levels of manganese in drinking water used for drinking and cooking.
• Water may be used for showering, bathing and other household uses without concern.

Background Information on Manganese

Most manganese intake comes from food; however water can also be a significant contributor in our diet. Manganese is an essential nutrient, and some manganese is required for proper bodily function, however high levels of manganese in drinking water have been associated with effects on neurological development. Infants are at highest risk, particularly those who consume powdered baby formula reconstituted from water that is high in manganese.

Because of infants’ increased water consumption relative to body weight, rapid brain development, an increased ability to absorb manganese and a decreased ability to remove manganese from their bodies, another suitable source of drinking water (e.g., bottled water) should be used to reconstitute and prepare powdered infant formula. Breastfeeding is not likely to be a route of significant exposure.

Short-term ingestion of manganese in drinking water by older children and adults at levels slightly above the MAC is not expected to result in adverse effects, however, if there are concerns, an alternate source of water should be considered.

It is not possible to quantify health effects of past exposure to manganese in individuals, however future exposure can be managed to reduce risks of neurological effects.

For more information regarding manganese in drinking water, please visit HealthLink BC – “Manganese In Drinking Warer” BC Health File at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/manganese-drinking-water.

For further information contact: Tina Henderson at 250-783-1455.

May 17, 2024

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE
PROPOSED WATER CONSERVATION BYLAW

During the May 27, 2024, Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting, Council will be discussing the proposed District of Hudson’s Hope Water Conservation Bylaw No. 947, 2024. The purpose of the bylaw is to provide a mechanism for Council to enforce water conservation to control demand at the water treatment plant for the preservation of the Community Water System.

Following a decline in aquifer water quality in 2022 and a “Do Not Consume” order issued in August 2022, the wells serving the District of Hudson’s Hope’s water treatment plant were taken out of service and replaced by temporary pumps placed in the Peace River to extract the higher quality surface water for use in the District’s potable water supply system, and a temporary treatment system was constructed.

The temporary water treatment plant has been successfully delivering surface water to the community since February 2023, however, it does come with its challenges.  An integral part of the temporary treatment plant is the rental of a ballasted flocculation clarifier that was commissioned in April 2023. The clarifier pre-treats the water reducing the turbidity to acceptable levels prior to filtration and disinfection. The clarifier has a firm capacity of 720 cubic metres per day but can effectively treat up to 1250 cubic metres per day if river turbidity conditions remain within practical limits for the treatment process to remain effective. Typical water usage for the District of Hudson’s Hope within the spring and summer months is twice the recommended guidelines for the clarifier, pushing the clarifier to its limits.

The District is also facing a number of other issues that are making it challenging to keep up with water demands, including drought conditions, river levels, algae growth, reservoir capacity of treated water, aging infrastructure, and pool use.

Key changes to the proposed bylaw include a staged approach to water restrictions based on time of year and typical seasonal water demand trends, precipitation and temperature conditions and forecasts, storage levels of the District Reservoir and draw down rates, current drought levels, and any other factor Councils considers to be relevant such as limitations on the ability to process water through the temporary water treatment plant or emergency situations.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments or attend the COW Meeting if you have any questions or concerns. Written comments to be included in the agenda package for consideration by Council, shall be submitted to clerk@hudsonshope.ca by 3:30 pm on May 24, 2024. Copies of the draft bylaws along with the staff report, can be viewed online in the May 6 2024, agenda, available here.

For more information, please contract:

Crystal Brown

Chief Administrative Officer

Email: cao@hudsonshope.ca

WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE

The District is currently facing challenges in meeting the community’s water demand due to an identified leak.  We have scheduled the necessary repairs for Thursday, January 25th. We kindly request your cooperation in conserving water and minimizing unnecessary usage until further notice.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and collaboration as we work diligently to resolve this situation promptly. Your cooperation during this period is highly valued.

Conservation Tips:

Shorter Showers: To save water, consider shortening your shower duration. Even a small reduction in shower time can make a substantial contribution to overall water conservation efforts.

Opt for Full Loads: Defer using washing machines and dishwashers, but if you must, wait until you have a full load before running them. This ensures maximum efficiency for each cycle and minimizes water waste.

Unnecessary water use: Please avoid unnecessary water use until our waterline repair is complete tomorrow. With temperatures rising, we appreciate your cooperation in refraining from running water to prevent freezing.

Thank you for your cooperation on this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 250-783-9901.