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Regional District of North Okanagan Taken to Court over Proposed Septic System

On January 7, the local district authorized a development variance permit for a proposed septic system at 10080 Ricardo Road.
This followed VegPro's application to build temporary housing for about 200 agricultural workers and their struggle to obtain proof of water amid concerns over wastewater flow and contamination risks.
The septic system plan faced public backlash, including a petition initiated by a local group dedicated to safeguarding Kalamalaka Lake, which raised concerns about wastewater affecting nearby Coldstream Creek and Kalamalaka Lake.
A professional hired by VegPro to evaluate the system confirmed it was capable of supporting the temporary worker housing, while VegPro asserts it has addressed the RDNO’s concerns but continues to suffer considerable financial strain due to ongoing delays.
The dispute led VegPro to petition the Supreme Court of B.C. to compel the RDNO to issue proof of water, with ongoing implications for housing costs and RDNO’s responsibility to protect drinking water established since a 2013 conviction.

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Regional District of North Okanagan taken to court over proposed septic system

A controversial septic system proposed in the Regional District of North Okanagan is now headed to court.

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Controversial B.C. septic system at the centre of lawsuit

The Regional District of North Okanagan has been taken to court over VegPro's proposed septic system, with the company hoping the courts will compel the district to issue a Proof of Water permit for the project

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