REGINA – EPCOR announced that a pipe carrying biologically stabilized and treated solids (known as biosolids) leaked at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site on March 25th.
A break in one of the wastewater lines caused a leak of about 75 cubic metres of biosolids which EPCOR reported to the Water Security Agency immediately and then the Ministry of Environment.
The team on site built a berm to keep the leak contained. Although some of the biosolids drained into Wascana Creek, most of the leak was contained to the treatment plant.
Based on test results EPCOR and WSA expect no significant impact to downstream users or to the fish and wildlife in the area. The biosolids do not pose a risk to the public health nor to the environment and no action is required downstream.
The cause is thought to be a broken underground pipe that pre-dated the upgrade project, which EPCOR points to as proof the older plant is reaching the end of its life cycle.
The City of Regina issued the following response:
“The City has been made aware of the leak at the Wastewater Treatment Plant,” says Kelly Scherr, Director of Major Projects.
“We are confident that EPCOR has taken the necessary steps to address this situation.”