In reading comments from Mr. Westbroek on Chief Recalma’s comment that he is ‘OK’ with the outfall, his opinion (OK) is his opinion. He was not speaking for our First Nation. Many of our people are opposed to the outfall into the waters of our traditional territory. Most I have talked to do not want it for the simple reason we still collect shellfish in the area. There are too many other chemicals that are not taken out of the liquid that will be disposed of into the ocean.
Also if this liquid is so clean, then what is the problem with ground disposal, if it will not pollute the ocean then it will not pollute any aquifers so why then is ground disposal not an option?
If the people who can afford to put out extra funds to have the sewage plant put in, then they should be able to purchase land usable for a land-based disposal.
I am also curious as to whether people in the surrounding area who have a septic field failure in the future will be forced to hook up to the new system. If yes is the answer to this question will they have to pay a fee for hookup and if so then why isn’t everyone in the area getting a vote on this?
See-Wit (C. Doug Reid)
Qualicum First Nation Reserve