Wastewater & Marine Environment Assessment
The CRD protects the health of the marine environment by:
- Studying the effects of sewer discharges
- Implementing a comprehensive liquid waste management plan
- Complying with BC environmental regulations
- Working with industry, businesses, institutions and households to keep contaminants out of the sewer system (Regional Source Control Program)
The CRD’s Wastewater and Marine Monitoring and Assessment involves detailed scientific studies using established scientific standards. Read more about:
- The objectives of monitoring and assessment
- The kinds of studies conducted
- Findings
- What reports are available
Monitoring & Assessment
The scientists and technical staff who work for the CRD’s Environmental Services Department include staff in Marine Programs with a range of technical and research experience. Read more 
How We Do It & What We Are Finding
The Marine Programs monitoring and assessment meets the specific needs of each of the CRD's eight outfalls.
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What's New
Summary of the Gulf Islands and Port Renfrew Wastewater and Marine Environment Program
Scientists from the CRD Marine Programs study the effects of discharges from CRD wastewater systems to ensure the ocean environment and public health are safe today and into the future.
The Gulf Islands and Port Renfrew Wastewater and Marine Environment Program Annual Report presents the year’s results from monitoring the wastewater, sludge (where applicable) and surface water at Ganges Harbour, Maliview Estates, Schooner Way, Cannon Crescent and Port Renfrew. This allows CRD staff to make decisions based on the latest scientific data.
- 2009 Annual Report (PDF
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News Releases
- CRD Regional Source Control Program launches "Clean Water Begins at Home" campaign
- CRD Details Next Steps in wastewater Treatment
Summary of the Macaulay and Clover Point 2008 Annual Report
Scientists from the CRD Marine Programs study the effects of discharges from CRD wastewater systems to ensure the ocean environment and public health are safe today and into the future.
The Macaulay and Clover Point Wastewater and Marine Environment Program Annual Report presents the monitoring results and scientific investigations conducted each year. This allows CRD staff to make decisions based on the latest scientific data.
- 2008 Annual Report Summary (PDF )
- 2008 Annual Report Full (10MB PDF )
Summary of the Saanich Peninsula Treatment Plant 2009 Annual Report
Scientists from the CRD study the effects of discharges from CRD wastewater systems to ensure the ocean environment and public health are safe today and into the future.
The Saanich Peninsula Treatment Plant Wastewater and Marine Environment Program Annual Report presents the year's results from monitoring the influent, effluent, surface water, and biosolids. This allows CRD staff to make decisions based on the latest scientific data.
- 2009 Annual Report (PDF )