Public Notices
Service Disruption, Prespatou Water Station closed April 22 to April 24
The Prespatou Water Station is closed for maintenance starting Tuesday, April 22 at 3:00 pm and reopens on Thursday, April 24 at 5:00 pm. Please use the nearest alternate, Buick Creek Water Station, at 14853 Buick Creek Road during this time. For questions or concerns please call the Peace River Regional District at 250-784-3200 or email environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca. Thank you for your patience during this work.
Service Disruption, Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station phone line down (UPDATE 1)
UPDATE: February 13, 2025 at 2:56pm
The phone line at the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station is still down, and is expected to be for an extended period of time. Our teams are working on a solution, and we appreciate your continued patience. For inquiries on this matter, please contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
November 19, 2024
The Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station phone line is temporarily unavailable due to unforeseen technical issues. Our team is working to fix it quickly.
For help or questions, please call the main office at 250-784-3200. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Boundary Lake Water Station closure (UPDATE 4)
UPDATE: April 7, 2025 at 9:00am
We understand that the closure of the Boundary Lake Water Station has raised concerns and questions within our community. We want to provide you with clear and detailed information about what happened and what we are doing to fix it.
What caused the closure?
On August 14, 2024, our water supplier experienced an equipment outage that stopped the flow of water to our treatment facility. During this time, a water truck, without permission, tried to take water from a connection point.
When the truck opened its valves, a chemical called a hydrocarbon-based corrosion inhibitor (RE33692CRW) flowed backward from the truck into our water line. This happened because there was no water pressure in the system at that moment. When the supplier’s system started working again, this chemical entered our raw water treatment system.
Our operators immediately noticed a strong smell and shut down the facility. Importantly, no contaminated water was distributed to the public. The chemical did not reach the water that was treated in the pipes or the water in the tanks.
Why the long delay in reopening?
Since this chemical is not used in water treatment and cannot be safely removed by simply flushing the system, health officials and our team decided the safest option was to replace the entire treatment system.
We have taken steps to prevent this from happening again. We have removed the connection point involved in the contamination and the supplier has added new security measures, like access code locks.
We always keep essential parts like pumps and valves on hand for emergencies and regular maintenance. However, the full replacement treatment system is a specialized piece of equipment that is custom-made and had to be ordered from an out-of-province supplier, which has caused delays.
We want to reassure you
- The treated water supply was never contaminated
- We have taken action to ensure that no similar contaminants can enter the raw water treatment process
- We are working as quickly as possible to reopen the station
We know the delay in reopening the Boundary Lake Water Station has been frustrating, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience it has caused residents. The Peace River Regional District appreciates your patience and are committed to providing updates as new information becomes available.
For more information or inquiries about the station, contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
UPDATE: March 25, 2025 at 9:20am
The Boundary Lake Water Station located at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B remains closed until late June 2025.
An equipment failure affected water quality and caused the closure on August 12, 2024. A large portion of the treatment infrastructure needs to be replaced. The replacement equipment is expected to arrive in June and the station will reopen after the new equipment has been delivered and installed.
In the meantime, residents can access the Feye Spring Water Station located at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst, BC.
The Peace River Regional District thanks residents for their patience during this time.
For more information or inquiries about the station, contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
UPDATE: February 13, 2025 at 2:58pm
The Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B remains closed until further notice. The station has been closed since August 12, 2024, due to equipment failure affecting water quality.
Meanwhile, residents can use the Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst, BC.
For questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
UPDATE: October 8, 2024
The Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B remains closed until further notice. The station has been closed since August 12, 2024, due to equipment failure affecting water quality. While initial repairs have been completed, additional damaged parts were discovered and are being shipped for replacement. The station will reopen once these parts are installed.
Meanwhile, residents can use the Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst, BC.
For questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200. We thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
August 21, 2024
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has closed the Boundary Lake Water Station, located at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B. The water station will be out of service until further notice. The closure began on Monday, August 12, 2024, after a routine inspection raised concerns about raw water quality.
Investigation has identified an equipment failure on the supplier’s side of the system as the cause of the compromised water quality. The supplier is currently repairing the failure point. While this event has affected the water station, the PRRD confirms that the damage poses no threat to public safety. However, it has impacted the treatment system’s functionality.
The PRRD is now assessing the extent of damage to the water station infrastructure. It is not yet determined how long it will take to replace the affected system parts and restore the water station to full service. Alternatively, customers can access the Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue, Clayhurst, BC.
The PRRD commits to keeping the public informed throughout this process and will provide updates about the Boundary Lake Water Station as new information becomes available. Residents can find these updates on the Regional District’s website (prrd.bc.ca) and social media platforms (Facebook @OfficialPRRD).
If you have questions about the facility closure or water services, please contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
PRRD Board of Variance
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is accepting applications from interested residents wishing to serve on the PRRD Board of Variance. The Regional Board will be appointing three members for a three-year term, ending in 2026.
The Board of Variance is an autonomous body with the ability to vary Zoning Bylaw regulations in situations where compliance with respect to the siting, dimension or size of a building or structure would cause a person undue hardship. It also deals with matters regarding additions and structural alterations to non-conforming buildings. The Board of Variance may not vary land use or density provisions, nor does it replace the Building Permit process.
The Board meets when applications are received, typically three to five times a year. Electronic participation is available unless restricted by equipment or facility capability. Members shall serve without remuneration but will be paid for reasonable and necessary expenses that arise directly out of the performance of their duties.
The Regional District is encouraging all interested residents to submit their applications to prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca as soon as possible
Contact:
Tyra Henderson,
Corporate Officer
250-784-3216
Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773
Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca
Development applications for lands within the Old Fort Study Area
Until further notice, and at the resolution of the Regional Board, the Peace River Regional District will consider, but is likely to reject or defer any application for Development Variance Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for lands within the Geohazard Study Area (outlined in red in the below map). The study area is located approximately 5 kilometers south of Fort St. John near the community of Old Fort, BC.
