G VSD D Quality Control Annual Report

Wastewater
The Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District

Quality Control Annual Report 2012
ISSN 1496-9602
Table of Contents
LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................................... iii
LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................................... iv
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................... vi
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................ 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.0 WASTEWATER TREATMENT MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................. 17
1.1 LABORATORY PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................... 17
1.2 MONTHLY REPORTING FOR OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATES ......................................................... 17
2.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC) ..................................................................... 19
3.0 ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP ................................................................................................................ 23
3.1 EFFLUENT QUALITY ..................................................................................................................... 23
3.2 COMPLIANCE REVIEW (ME-00387) AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY ........................................ 24
3.2.1 COMPLIANCE REVIEW ........................................................................................................ 24
3.2.2 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 26
3.3 SECONDARY PROCESS................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 SOLIDS TREATMENT ................................................................................................................... 28
4.0 IONA ISLAND WWTP ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.3 CHEMICALLY ENHANCED PRIMARY TREATMENT ....................................................................... 41
4.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT/DIGESTER OPERATIONS ........................................................................... 42
5.0 LIONS GATE WWTP ........................................................................................................................ 51
5.3 CHLORINE CONTACT TANK STUDY AND CEPT TRIGGER STUDY.................................................. 56
5.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT / DEWATERING ....................................................................................... 57
6.0 LULU ISLAND WWTP 2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY ........................................................................... 65
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6.4 SOLIDS TREATMENT.................................................................................................................... 71
6.5 DEWATERED SLUDGE.................................................................................................................. 71
7.0 NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP ....................................................................................................... 79
7.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT .................................................................................................................. 85
8.0 BIOSOLIDS MONITORING ............................................................................................................... 93
8.1 ANNACIS BIOSOLIDS MONITORING ............................................................................................ 93
8.2 IONA DIGESTED SLUDGE MONITORING ..................................................................................... 94
8.3 LIONS GATE BIOSOLIDS MONITORING ....................................................................................... 95
8.4 LULU BIOSOLIDS MONITORING .................................................................................................. 96
8.5 NORTHWEST LANGLEY TRUCKED SLUDGE MONITORING .......................................................... 97
9.0 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMS............................................................... 101
9.1 EFFLUENT TOXICITY TESTING.................................................................................................... 103
9.2 RECREATIONAL WATER MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................... 109
9.3 IONA DEEP-SEA OUTFALL RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM.................... 114
9.4 LIONS GATE OUTFALL RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM ......................... 119
9.5 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR METRO VANCOUVER’S FRASER
RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS .............................................................................. 124
9.6 COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW MONITORING PROGRAM ...................................................... 128
9.7 SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW MONITORING PROGRAM......................................................... 150
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 8-1: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM ................................................. 93
FIGURE 8-2: IONA ISLAND WWTP DIGESTED SLUDGE – FECAL COLIFORM .......................................... 94
FIGURE 8-3: LIONS GATE WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM ......................................................... 95
FIGURE 8-4: LULU ISLAND WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM ....................................................... 96
FIGURE 9-1: LOCATION OF METRO VANCOUVER’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS .................. 102
FIGURE 9-2: COMPARISON WWTP EFFLUENT QUALITY TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE ...... 106
FIGURE 9-3: COMPARISON OF ANNACIS EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE ............ 106
FIGURE 9-4: COMPARISON OF LULU EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE .................. 107
FIGURE 9-5: COMPARISON OF NW LANGLEY EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE ..... 107
FIGURE 9-6: COMPARISON OF IONA EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE .................. 108
FIGURE 9-7: COMPARISON OF LIONS GATE EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE ....... 108
FIGURE 9-8: 30-DAY GEOMETRIC MEANS OF FECAL COLIFORM RESULTS FOR WRECK BEACH AT TRAIL
6 (NORTH-ARM BREAKWATER), 2008-2012 ................................................................... 113
FIGURE 9-9: IONA SEDIMENT EFFECTS STUDY AREA, 2012 ................................................................ 118
FIGURE 9-10: IONA INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012. ............. 118
FIGURE 9-11: LIONS GATE SEDIMENT EFFECTS SURVEY AREA, 2012 ................................................... 123
FIGURE 9-12: LIONS GATE INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012 .... 123
FIGURE 9-13: ANNACIS INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012 ........ 127
FIGURE 9-14: TYPICAL COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM (ADAMS, 2006) .................................................... 128
FIGURE 9-15: COMBINED SEWER OUTFALL (CSO) LOCATIONS IN METRO VANCOUVER ..................... 129
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1-1: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MONITORING PARAMETERS – INFLUENT AND EFFLUENT ...... 18
TABLE 3-1: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ............................................................. 23
TABLE 3-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP IDZ ................................... 25
TABLE 3-3: 2003-2012 ANNUAL AVERAGE DATA FOR FLOW, SUSPENDED SOLIDS AND BOD........................... 28
TABLE 3-4: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
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TABLE 3-4 CONT'D: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 31
TABLE 3-5: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS SUMMARY ..... 32
TABLE 3-6: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY .................. 33
TABLE 4-1: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ................................................................... 37
TABLE 4-3: IONA ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY .. 44
TABLE 4-3 CONT'D: IONA ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 45
TABLE 4-4: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS SUMMARY ........... 46
TABLE 4-5: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY......................... 47
TABLE 5-1: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ..................................................................... 51
TABLE 5-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE LIONS GATE WWTP IDZ............................................ 53
TABLE 5-4: LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY .... 58
TABLE 5-4 CONT'D: LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 59
TABLE 5-5: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS SUMMARY ............. 60
TABLE 5-6: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY .......................... 61
TABLE 6-1: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY TABLE ........................................................ 65
TABLE 6-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE LULU ISLAND WWTP IDZ .......................................... 67
TABLE 6-4: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY .. 72
TABLE 6-4 CONT'D: LULU ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 73
TABLE 6-5: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS SUMMARY ........... 74
TABLE 6-6: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY......................... 75
TABLE 7-1: NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY .................................................... 79
TABLE 7-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP IDZ .......................... 82
TABLE 7-3: 2003 - 2012 ANNUAL DATA FOR FLOW, SUSPENDED SOLIDS AND BOD ......................................... 83
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TABLE 7-4: NW LANGLEY WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY .. 86
TABLE 7-4 CONT’D: NW LANGLEY WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 87
TABLE 7-5: NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS SUMMARY ........... 88
TABLE 7-6: NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY ........................ 89
TABLE 9-1: RECREATIONAL-WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND RECORD OF GUIDELINE ATTAINMENT ...... 112
TABLE 9-2: GVS&DD CSO CONSTRUCTION AND MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR CSOS SAMPLED IN 2012 ...... 131
TABLE 9-3: GVS&DD CSO DISCHARGE OCCURRENCES, DURATION AND VOLUME, 2012 ................................ 134
TABLE 9-4: GLENBROOK CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS
AND TOXICITY .............................................................................................................................. 135
TABLE 9-5: GLENBROOK CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS ...................................................... 136
TABLE 9-6: WESTRIDGE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS
AND TOXICITY .............................................................................................................................. 137
TABLE 9-7: WESTRIDGE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS ....................................................... 138
TABLE 9-8: SOUTH HILL CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS
AND TOXICITY ............................................................................................................................... 139
TABLE 9-9: SOUTH HILL CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS ....................................................... 140
TABLE 9-10: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, AND
TOXICITY ....................................................................................................................................... 141
TABLE 9-11: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – TOTAL AND DISSOLVED METALS................. 142
TABLE 9-12: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS ................................................... 143
TABLE 9-13: CHILCO-BROCKTON CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY,
METALS AND TOXICITY ................................................................................................................. 144
TABLE 9-14: CHILCO-BROCKTON CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS .......................................... 145
TABLE 9-15: ENGLISH BAY CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY,
TABLE 9-16: ENGLISH BAY CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS .................................................... 147
TABLE 9-17: MACDONALD CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY,
TABLE 9-18: MACDONALD CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS.................................................... 149
TABLE 9-19: WET WEATHER CHARACTERIZATION SAMPLES COLLECTED AT SSO AUTO SAMPLING KIOSKS –
2012 .............................................................................................................................................. 150
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A WWTP DATA - MONTHLY AND ANNUAL SUMMARIES
APPENDIX A1 ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP
APPENDIX A2 IONA ISLAND WWTP
APPENDIX A3 LIONS GATE WWTP
APPENDIX A4 LULU ISLAND WWTP
APPENDIX A5 NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP
APPENDIX B EFFLUENT QUALITY
APPENDIX C RECEIVING WATER BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY
APPENDIX D BIOSOLIDS AND DIGESTER SLUDGE MONITORING PROGRAMS
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PREFACE
The Quality Control Division of the Operations and Maintenance Department is responsible for
monitoring and reporting on influent, effluent, process and receiving water quality for the Greater
Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). The attached annual report summarizes the
information gathered through the various GVS&DD monitoring programs carried out by the Division in
2012, and provides evaluation of the operational effectiveness of the wastewater treatment plants. The
report also provides assessments of effluent and receiving water quality as compared to applicable
standards and discusses biosolids quality issues. Some of the information in the report is the result of
joint efforts of Quality Control Division, Wastewater Treatment Division and Utility Planning
Department. The report will be posted on Metro Vancouver’s website at the following location:
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/wastewater/resources/Pages/default.aspx
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Greater Vancouver Sewerage
and Drainage District (GVS&DD)
operates five wastewater treatment
plants (WWTPs) in the region.
Three of the five plants provide full
secondary treatment (Annacis
Island, Lulu Island and Northwest
Langley) and discharge into the
lower Fraser River. The remaining
two wastewater treatment plants
(Iona Island and Lions Gate)
discharge to Georgia Strait and First
Narrows respectively and provide
Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
primary treatment only.
Under the provisions of the Waste Management Act, the B.C. Ministry of Environment issued
operational certificates to the GVS&DD in 2004. These certificates allow the District to operate
each of its wastewater treatment plants and to discharge treated effluent to the receiving waters.
The District’s objective is to maintain ongoing compliance with the operational certificates including
compliance with sewage quality parameters and by doing so continue to protect the receiving
environment.
The Minister of Environment
approved Metro Vancouver’s
Integrated Liquid Waste and
Resource Management Plan
(ILWRMP) in May 2011. The plan
has three goals: protect public
health and the environment; use
liquid waste as a resource; and
effective, affordable and
collaborative management. This
plan authorizes discharges to the
environment and the associated
management of liquid waste in
Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Metro Vancouver according to
the criteria set out in the plan and facility specific operational certificates.
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The purpose of this report is to document the performance of the WWTPs during the previous year
in regards to effluent quality and in meeting the regulatory requirements as specified by the
Ministry of Environment.
Most of the laboratory analytical

services and data analyses upon
which this report is based were
provided by the Quality Control
Division of the Operations and
Maintenance Department.
Outlined below is an overview of

the information collected as a Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
result of Quality Control’s
monitoring programs for the
wastewater treatment plants, Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
including monitoring for effluent toxicity, biosolids, and receiving environment quality. Other
programs and projects discussed in this report are in support of ongoing commitments under the
ILWRMP.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATES
The Operational Certificates (OCs) issued April 23, 2004 by the Ministry of Environment under the
provisions of the Waste
Management Act include daily
compliance levels for flow and
daily loadings for BOD
(Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
or cBOD (carbonaceous
Biochemical Oxygen Demand,
where applicable) and
suspended solids. The loadings
parameters listed as “maximum
daily loadings” are used to
calculate the annual waste
discharge fees as required by
the Waste Management Waste Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit Fee regulation and are based on a calendar year.
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Additional requirements were listed for disinfection of the effluent at all WWTPs (except Iona
Island) so that fecal coliform water quality objectives are not exceeded at the edge of the initial
dilution zone as described in the Municipal Sewage Regulation. Where chlorine is used, it must be
removed from the effluent before discharge to the receiving water.
In 2012, over 450 billion litres of wastewater were treated at the GVS&DD’s five wastewater
treatment plants. Of this total, 239 billion litres received primary treatment (Iona Island and Lions
Gate) with the remaining 211 billion litres treated at the three secondary wastewater plants
(Annacis Island, Lulu Island and Northwest Langley). Individual treated effluent flows for each
wastewater treatment plant and quantities of BOD and suspended solids removed in 2012 are
summarized as follows:
Total for 2012 ANNACIS IONA LIONS LULU NW TOTAL

ISLAND ISLAND GATE ISLAND LANGLEY
Effluent Flow, ML 180,874 206,898 32,357 25,992 4,453 450,573
BOD, Tonnes 31,332 10,743 1,734 6,730 1,235 51,774

Removed
Suspended Solids, 29,002 14,260 3,505 5,068 953 52,789

Tonnes Removed
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Total wastewater flows, and influent/effluent loadings for BOD and suspended solids over a ten
year period are shown on the following charts.
*Annual data for 2009 influent BOD and total suspended solids does not include data from the Lulu Island
WWTP due to anomalies associated with the raw influent sampler at this plant.
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TREATMENT PLANT PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW
In general, the overall performance of

the GVRD’s five wastewater treatment
plants was good and operational
objectives for removing BOD and total
suspended solids were met throughout
2012 with a few exceptions. System
maintenance and high flows at times
contributed to slighly lower reductions
of BOD and suspended solids. BOD
reduction at Iona Island WWTP may be
temporarily aided by using alum and
an anionic polymer during periods of
low flow and high influent BOD
concentrations to maintain regulatory
compliance. The following table Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant
summarizes the reduction in BOD and total suspended solids loadings during 2012 for all the plants.
Wastewater Treatment Plant % BOD Reduction % TSS Reduction
Iona Island * 40 56
Lions Gate* 37 67
Annacis Island ** 97 94
Lulu Island ** 98 97
Northwest Langley** 96 91
* Reduction for primary plants expected to be 30% for BOD and 60% for TSS.
** Reduction for secondary plants expected to be 90% for both TSS and BOD.
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In 2012, GVS&DD’s WWTPs met operational certificate requirements throughout the year with six (6) exceptions. The table below includes
description, probable cause, mitigation measures and potential environmental effects for each event.
Description Plant Date Quantity Duration Probable Mitigation Measures* Potential Environmental Effects*
Cause*
BOD Lions Gate May 23 Not Not Limited Plant capacity during o There is no BC Ministry of Environment
Concentration Applicable Applicable capacity due maintenance activities (MOE) Water Quality Guideline for BOD.
to reviewed. o Impacts to recreation are not expected.
maintenance o Impacts to aquatic life and Burrard Inlet
water quality are not expected.
BOD Lions Gate October Not Not Process Procedures reviewed o There is no BC MOE Water Quality
Concentration 9 Applicable Applicable impact due to and modified to address Guideline for BOD.
maintenance potential disturbance of o Impacts to recreation are not expected.
solids in the Chlorine o Impacts to aquatic life and Burrard Inlet
Contact Tank (CCT). water quality are not expected.
Suspended Northwest February Not Not High flow Not Applicable o Impacts to water quality for recreation
Solids Loading Langley 24 Applicable Applicable conditions, and irrigation are not expected.
Elevated o Impacts to aquatic life are not expected.
suspended o The applicable BC MOE TSS Water
solids Quality Objectives for aquatic life
protection are expected to have been
met.
Disinfection Annacis June 12 0.42 ML 2 minutes Power Plant electrical o Impacts to water quality for recreation
Failure Island interruption maintenance procedures and irrigation are not expected.
during reviewed. o Impacts to aquatic life are not expected.
maintenance o The applicable BC MOE Chlorine Water
Quality Criteria for aquatic life protection
are expected to have been met.
* Source: Operations and Maintenance - Wastewater Treatment Division.
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Description Plant Date Quantity Duration Probable Mitigation Measures* Potential Environmental Effects*
Cause*
Disinfection Lions July 16 3.0 ML 58 minutes BC Hydro Procedures for sodium o Impacts to water quality for recreation
Failure Gate power hypochlorite solution are not expected.
interruption (SHS) pump restart o The applicable BC MOE Fecal Coliform
during during and after Criteria for primary contact recreation
lightning power interruptions were met at Burrard Inlet's bathing
storm reviewed. beaches.
o Impacts to aquatic life are not
expected.
Plant Bypass Lulu November 0.36 ML 5 minutes Equipment Uninterruptible Power o Impacts to water quality for recreation
Island 19 Failure Supply (UPS) unit and irrigation are not expected.
replaced. o Impacts to aquatic life are not
expected.
o The applicable BC MOE TSS and
Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality
Objectives for aquatic life protection
are expected to have been met.
* Source: Operations and Maintenance - Wastewater Treatment Division.
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A summary of non-compliance with the parameters required by the Operational Certificates for the
District’s wastewater treatment plants is shown in the tables below.
Iona Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00023 - April 23, 2004
Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Max. Daily Discharge (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 0 0 1 (of 103) 0 3 (of 103) 0
Suspended Solids 0 0 0 0 0 0
BOD Daily Loading 0 1 (of 106) 0 0 1 (of 103) 0
Suspended Solids Daily Loading 2 (of 356) 1 (of 366) 0 0 2 (of 364) 0
Plant Bypass 0 0 2 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 0
Lions Gate WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00030 – April 23, 2004
Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 0 4 (of 106) 1 (of 103) 0 0 2 (of 102)
BOD Daily Loading 0 0 1 (of 103) 0 0 0
Suspended Solids Daily Loading 1 (of 363) 0 1 (of 365) 0 0 0
Chlorine Residual* 6 (of 157) 1 (of 170) 2 (of 156) 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure 0 1 (of 170) 3 (of 156) 0 0 1 (of 159)
Fecal Coliform 0 0 0 0 0 0
* measured during disinfection season only – after dechlorination. The chlorine residual must be
removed from the effluent before discharge.
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Northwest Langley WWTP Operational Certificate ME 04339– April 23, 2004
Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Maximum Discharge Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0

(Exceeded)
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Demand (cBOD)
Suspended Solids 1 (of 365) 1 (of 366) 0 0 0 0
cBOD Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids Daily Loading 2 (of 365) 1 (of 366) 3 (of 365) 1 (of 363) 3 (of 364) 1 (of 362)
Chlorine Residual * 0 1 (of 214) 1 (of 215) 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure 0 0 0 0 0 0
* measured during disinfection season only - after dechlorination. The chlorine residual must be
Annacis Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00387 – April 23, 2004
Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Max. Daily Discharge (exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Demand (cBOD)
cBOD Daily Loading 0 1 (of 105) 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids Daily Loading 7 (of 364) 3 (of 360) 1 (of 356) 3 (of 363) 0 0
Chlorine Residual* 1 (of 234) 0 0 1 (of 222) 1 (of 234) 0
Disinfection Failure 0 0 0 1 (of 222) 0 1 (of 224)
Fecal Coliform 2 (of 62) 0 0 0 0 0
Plant Bypass 0 2 (of 366) 0 3 (of 365) 0 0
Secondary Bypass 5 (of 365) 2 (of 366) 0 4 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 0
Primary Effluent During Secondary Bypass

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 2 (of 5) 0 0 1 (of 4) 0 0
* measured during disinfection season only – after dechlorination. The chlorine residual must be
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Lulu Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00233– April 23, 2004
Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Demand (cBOD)
cBOD Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chlorine Residual * 0 1 (of 222) 0 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure 0 0 1(of 221) 0 0 0
Plant Bypass 0 0 0 0 3 (of 365) 1 (of 366)
Secondary Bypass 3 (of 365) 0 1 (of 365) 0 1 (of 365) 0
Primary Effluent During Secondary Bypass
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 (of 3) 0 1 (of 1) 0 0** 0

Suspended Solids 0 0 0 0 0** 0
* measured during disinfection season only - after dechlorination. The chlorine residual must be
** Sample was not available during the bypass event.
INTEGRATED LIQUID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (ILWRMP)
The ILWRMP also commits GVS&DD to operate the secondary wastewater treatment plants to meet the
requirements specified by the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater
Effluent (CWS-MMWE) National Performance Standards for wastewater effluent, including:
Carbonaceous Suspended solids (SS)

biochemical oxygen
demand (cBOD)
Average Average
≤ 25 mg/L ≤ 25 mg/L
A summary of average cBOD and SS concentrations with the averaging period of monthly for
Annacis Island and Lulu Island WWTPs and quarterly for Northwest Langley WWTP.
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Secondary Plants ANNACIS ISLAND LULU ISLAND NORTHWEST LANGLEY
Parameters SS cBOD SS cBOD SS cBOD
January 12 7 7 <6
February 13 7 6 <5
March 12 6 6 <5 24 14
April 11 8 5 <5
May 15 8 5 <5
June 11 6 5 <4 20 11
July 8 5 5 <5
August 7 5 5 <5
September 8 6 5 <5 21 11
October 8 6 5 <4
November 8 5 6 <6
December 12 7 6 <6 20 12
BIOSOLIDS MONITORING PROGRAM
Process Requirements and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures
The Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) governs the management of biosolids and
compost as soil amendments in the Province of British Columbia. Under this regulation, sampling
frequencies and criteria values for fecal coliforms and metals as specified for Class A and Class B
biosolids are based on several parameters including: type of treatment process (pathogen reduction
requirements, vector attraction reduction), the amount of dry solids produced on a monthly basis
and the intended use of the material. The GVS&DD’s monitoring program and contingency
procedures ensure that any biosolids not meeting class specifications are identified, tracked and
managed appropriately.
Thermophilic digesters at the Annacis Island WWTP consistently meet requirements for pathogen
reduction and vector attraction reduction to produce a Class A quality biosolids suitable for
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recycling to land. The Lulu Island WWTP digesters are operated at mesophilic temperatures,
producing Class B biosolids, also suitable for recycling to land. The Lions Gate WWTP provides
thermophilic digestion achieving Class B biosolids quality.
The Iona Island WWTP operates mesophilic digesters which produce digested sludge complying
with Class B pathogen levels. The Northwest Langley WWTP stopped operating aerobic digesters
and started hauling thickened wasted secondary sludge to Annacis Island WWTP. At both the Iona
Island and Northwest Langley WWTPs, discharges from the digesters are further processed via
lagoon stabilization and land-drying to produce a Class B biosolids product with soil-like
consistency. These biosolids are currently stockpiled on site with anticipated use in future recycling
projects.
Biosolids Quality
In 2012, the results of the testing programs (grab samples for fecal coliform analyses and weekly
composite samples for metals) showed that metals concentrations for biosolids were generally well
below the criteria value limits specified by OMRR.
Data values produced during 2012

for fecal coliforms in biosolids were
within the Class A or Class B criteria
except for one instance. Samples
collected at Annacis Island WWTP on
March 6 had fecal coliform results of
1,200 MPN/g. Subsequent samples
from the same centrifuge unit and
upstream samples prior to the
dewatering system were collected
and results were lower than the
Class A limit of 1,000 MPN/g. The
probable causes of the unusual, high
Biosolids used to establish vegetation at Highland Valley fecal coliform result were the loss of
Copper Mine
circulation on one of the digesters for a short period of time or contamination during sample
collection. The maximum value was 1,200 MPN/g and the geometric mean for all samples collected
in the year was 122 MPN/g.
RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING

The purpose of receiving environmental monitoring is to characterize environmental conditions in
the vicinity of Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plant discharges, to show how well
environmental quality objectives are being met, and to warn of possible environmental issues.
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Effluent Toxicity Testing
In 2012, all effluent samples from all wastewater treatment plants passed the required monthly
acute toxicity test using Environment Canada test protocols except for two samples of Lions Gate
effluent and five Iona Island effluent samples.
The probable cause of the observed toxicity in

the two Lions Gate samples was related to
surfactants (constituents of detergents).
The five Iona Island samples required oxygen
in excess of that specified by the Environment
Canada method. Studies and ongoing
monitoring carried out by Metro Vancouver
have shown that the high initial dilution of the
Testing effluent quality using rainbow trout Iona effluent in the marine environment will
reach comparable background concentrations for dissolved oxygen.
Ammonia in the effluent is also monitored to Monitoring water quality of beaches for public use
determine the potential for an acutely lethal

concentration of ammonia. Effluent ammonia levels
in all wastewater treatment plants met the criteria
of the CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection
Act) Threshold Curve. It has also been demonstrated
that the chronic toxicity level of 0.019 mg/L of
unionized ammonia is not exceeded at the edge of
the initial dilution zone for any of the treatment
plants.
Recreational Water Quality

Metro Vancouver monitored the bacteriological
quality of recreational waters in the region at 99
sampling sites from 38 locations. Both bathing and non-bathing beaches were monitored. In 2012,
the bacteriological quality for primary-contact recreation was met for all bathing beaches during
the bathing beach season from May through September. Even though the overall bacteriological
water quality was good during the summer months, there were a few incidents that required extra
sampling and testing at some locations. In all cases, the samples met the guideline for primary-
contact recreation.
For non-bathing beach areas, the monitoring data indicated that False Creek easily met the working
guideline limit for secondary or incidental contact activities.
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WWTP Receiving Environment Quality
Metro Vancouver conducted comprehensive monitoring of the receiving environment for its
wastewater treatment plant outfalls. In 2012, the monitoring program dealt with annual sediment
effects surveys and water sampling at the boundary of the initial dilution zone (IDZ).
Site specific water quality objectives and guidelines were largely met at the boundary of the initial
dilution zones for Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants. For example, water dissolved
oxygen concentrations were slightly
below the guideline at the IDZ
boundary and reference area for both
the Lions Gate and Iona Island outfalls
and these concentrations may be
related to regional changes. As well,
water boron concentrations were
above the corresponding guideline but
consistent with concentrations in
Canadian coastal waters. For the few
exceptions, none could be attributed
to the wastewater treatment plants. Monitoring our aquatic environment
Monitoring of the marine receiving environment around the two primary wastewater treatment
plant outfalls indicated some small and subtle changes. It has been suggested that these maybe
due to regional long-term fluctuations in oceanographic conditions, or are due to a combination of
factors. Further monitoring is required to clarify. Currently, the wastewater treatment plants are
operating with no adverse affects on the environment.
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Quality

In 2012, the monitoring program dealt with wastewater characterization studies relative to
chemistry, bacteriology and toxicity. The purpose of monitoring was to characterize overflow
samples from the following CSO locations: Glenbrook, Westridge, South Hill, Angus Drive, Chilco-
Brockton, English Bay and Macdonald. CSO discharge tested was found to be non-toxic to fish.
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1.0 WASTEWATER TREATMENT MONITORING PROGRAM
1.1 LABORATORY PROGRAMS

In 2012, the Quality Control Division carried out all routine monitoring programs as required by the
Ministry of Environment (MOE) relating to the discharge of primary and secondary treated effluent
from the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District’s wastewater treatment plants. As
specified in the Operational Certificates issued by MOE in April, 2004 for each treatment plant, the
GVS&DD is required to monitor and report data for effluent quality, treated sludge, groundwater
and receiving waters. Quality Control laboratory staff conducted analyses of samples collected on
various stages of treatment for process control at each wastewater treatment plant. It also
provided analytical services for Residuals Management and Regulation & Enforcement divisions. It
maintained a high level of laboratory and technical support for special projects at all wastewater
treatment plants.
The total number of analyses completed by the various laboratory sections for all GVS&DD
programs was approximately 141,742 in 2012.
Monitoring programs carried out in 2012 provided a comprehensive set of influent and effluent
characteristics for each wastewater treatment plant and included all the monitoring requirements
specified in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Certificates. The full set of parameters for
influent/effluent programs are presented on Table 1 following. Parameters indicated with a “C” are
the specific compliance parameters listed in the operational certificate for each treatment plant
whereas parameters indicated with a “M” are required only for reporting effluent characteristics.
Parameters designated “R” are monitored on a routine basis for wastewater characterization.
Additional information and presentation of selected data for key wastewater treatment parameters
and monthly comprehensive data for 2012 are shown in the Appendices (A1 to A5).
Raw data and summaries used to provide the information in this report are available to all Metro
Vancouver staff only on an internal network server.
1.2 MONTHLY REPORTING FOR OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATES

In accordance with the Operational Certificates, all routine data reports for each wastewater
treatment plant are posted on Metro Vancouver’s website and updated on a monthly basis at the
following location:
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/wastewater/treatment/monitoring/Pages/default.aspx
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TABLE 1-1: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MONITORING PARAMETERS – INFLUENT AND
EFFLUENT
2012 Routine Sampling and Operational Certificates (April 23, 2004) requirements
Operating Certifcate - April 23, 2004
Parameter Test Lab Sample Frequency ANNACIS IONA LIONS GATE LULU NW Langley
Location Type ME-00387 ME-00023 ME-00030 ME-00233 ME-04339
TKN Chemistry Composite 1/mo R R R R R
NO3/N02 N " " Grab 1/mo R R R R R
Total Ammonia N*** " " Grab 1/wk M(1/wk) M(2/mo) M(2/mo) M(1/wk) M(1/mo)
M.B.A.S. " " Grab 1/mo R R R R R
SO4 " " Composite 1/mo R R R M M
Alkalinity " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Hardness (Total) " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Phosphorous " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Phosphorous " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
LC50 (effluent) Consultants Grab 1/mo M(1/mo) M(1/mo) M(1/mo) M(1/mo) M(1/mo)
Oil & Grease Chemistry Grab 1/mo R R R R R
Phenol " " Grab 1/mo M M R M M
Tot. CN " " Grab 1/mo R R R R R
Tot. Al " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. As " " Composite 1/mo M M M R M
Tot. Ba " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. B " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Cd " " Composite 1/mo M M M M R
Tot. Co " " Composite 1/mo M R R R M
Tot. Cr " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Tot. Cu " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Fe " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Pb " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Mn " " Composite 1/mo M M R M M
Tot. Hg " " Composite 1/mo M M R M M
Tot. Mo " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Ni " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Se " " Composite 1/mo M M M R R
Tot. Ag " " Composite 1/mo M M M M M
Tot. Sn " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Tot. Zn " " Composite 1/mo M R M M M
Diss. Al " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Ba " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. B " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Cd " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Co " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Cr " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Cu " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Fe " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Pb " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Mn " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Mo " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Ni " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Se " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Ag " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Sn " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
Diss. Zn " " Composite 1/mo R R R R R
pH*** WWTP Grab 1 to 5/wk M M M M M
BOD** " " Composite 2/wk - C** C** - -
cBOD** " " Composite 2/wk C** - - C** C(1/wk)
Susp. Solids " " Composite Daily C(5/wk) C(5/wk) C(5/wk) C(5/wk) C(1/wk)
Vol. Susp. Solids " " Composite Daily R R R R R
COD** " " Composite 5 to 7/wk M** M** M** M** -
Conductivity " " Composite 5/wk to Daily R R R R -
Chloride " " Composite 1/wk R R R R -
Res. Chlorine* " " Grab Daily C - C C C
Dissolved Oxygen " " Grab 1/mo to 5/wk R R R R R
Temperature " " Grab 1/mo to 5/wk M M M M M
Fecal Coliform (eff.)* Bacti Grab 1 to 2/wk M(1/wk) - M(1/wk) M(1/wk) M(1/mo)
Composite sample are 24 hrs C= Compliance parameter
* During chlorination periods only. M = Operational Certificate Monitoring (Effluent)
** (COD is reported five times per week with BOD once per week R = Routine Monitoring, Influent and Effluent
as allowed under the new OC reporting requirements.) ( )= Operational Certificate Reporting Requirements
*** Ammonia and pH are done on weekly grabs for all WWTP for CEPA monitoring.
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2.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
The mission of the Metro Vancouver Quality Control Laboratory is to provide high quality analytical
services to Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities. Analytical services include
chromatography, spectroscopy, flow injection colorimetry, gravimetry, and titrimetry. The Metro
Vancouver Quality Control Laboratory performs routine tests and quality control tests on a wide
range of environmental samples, including wastewater, receiving water, process control, and solid
waste samples.
To fulfill this commitment, the Metro Vancouver Quality Control Laboratory is accredited by the
Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA) for its chemical and microbiological
testing programs, and the Microbiological laboratory section is also approved by the Provincial
Health Officer for performing microbiological tests. The International Standard to which the Metro
Vancouver Quality Control Laboratory is accredited is ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Accreditation under
ISO/IEC 17025 is a demonstration of confidence in the laboratory’s technical competence.
Accreditation provides formal recognition of the competence of a laboratory to manage and
perform specific tests. Furthermore, the accreditation program is based on satisfactory
participation in a site assessment plus satisfactory compliance with the CALA Proficiency Testing
Requirements for accreditation.
The main facilities of the Metro Vancouver Quality Control Laboratory are: The Chemistry
laboratory section, the Microbiology laboratory section, and the WWTP process control laboratory
section. The Main Chemistry laboratory section, located at the Annacis Island WWTP, performs
chemical and physical tests. The Microbiology laboratory section, located at the Lake City
Operations Centre, provides microbiology testing. The WWTP process control laboratory section
maintains a laboratory facility at each Wastewater Treatment Plant. These laboratory facilities
carry out analyses of process control samples and a portion of the permit testing work for the
Wastewater Treatment Plants.
In 2012, over 310,000 analyses were performed by the Quality Control Laboratories. This number of
analysis encompasses all analytical programs for Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District
(GVS&DD) and Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD). Additionally, the laboratory conducted
more than 97,000 tests on quality control samples. These analyses were part of an on-going QA/QC
program carried out by all laboratory sections. The quality control samples represented an
additional 31 % of the routine laboratory work and accounted for about 24 % of the overall
analytical workload.
Periodically, the QA/QC Coordinator collects quality control data and assesses the effectiveness of
the established quality control program. In 2012, QA/QC audit reports were prepared and issued
on a tri-annual basis by the QA/QC Coordinator and distributed to laboratory senior staff and
superintendents.
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During the year 2012, the Metro Vancouver Laboratory participated in the following inter-
laboratory analytical performance evaluation/certification programs:
 The BC EDQA (British Columbia Environmental Data Quality Assurance) Program. Metro
Vancouver laboratory has been participating in this program since May 1991. The program
has been administered by CALA (formerly CAEAL) since January 1999.
 CALA (Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation). This program grants
accreditation to laboratories that successfully meet the requirements of the international
standards ISO 17025, and successfully pass analyses of proficiency testing (performance
evaluation) samples and site inspections.
The Metro Vancouver Laboratory (Microbiology, Chemistry and WWTP sections) participated in four
rounds of CALA performance evaluation program in 2012. Results from the proficiency testing
studies are used to evaluate the laboratory performance by a quantitative method based on the
International Harmonized Protocol for Proficiency Testing of (chemical) Analytical Laboratories.
CALA Proficiency Testing (PT) Program meets the requirements of ILAC: G13 and accredited to
ISO/IEC Guide 43. These are international standards that outline the specific requirements for the
accreditation of Proficiency Testing providers. Each PT sample is assigned a value which is usually
calculated as the mean (consensus) value from results of all participating laboratories with outliers
removed. PT participation is a powerful quality assurance tool for monitoring laboratory
performance and comparing their results to peer laboratories. Laboratory proficiency certification
is granted after each successful PT study and is required for laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC
17025. This signifies that the laboratory is recognized as a competent laboratory which generates
precise and accurate data. For the year 2012, Metro Vancouver Laboratory performed 516 analyses
on PT samples which included 61 parameters. The average of all composite PT scores for all
analytes for year 2012 is 91. Statistically, 95% of all the PT scores fall between 75 and 98. According
to CALA, a PT score of 100 implies a perfect result. Acceptable composite PT scores equal or exceed
70.
In order to maintain laboratory accreditation, Metro Vancouver Laboratory is required to undergo a

site reassessment every two years where conformance to the standard ISO/IEC 17025 (General
Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories) is assessed. An
assessment based on ISO/IEC 17025 covers the overall quality system of the laboratory and
assesses the technical competence of the laboratory to conduct specific tests. Following a
successful site audit, the CALA Accreditation Council grants accreditation to the laboratory. A panel
of the CALA Accreditation Council has given approval to the Metro Vancouver Laboratory for the
2012 maintenance of accreditation. Information relating to the CALA accreditation and registration
program, directory of participating laboratories, etc., may be accessed through the CALA website at:
http://www.cala.ca/.
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3.0 ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP
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3.0 ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP
2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY
3.1 EFFLUENT QUALITY

The quality of effluent from the Annacis Island WWTP in 2012 is summarized in the following table,
along with compliance parameters listed in the Operational Certificate.
TABLE 3-1: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Operational Certificate Requirement - ME00387, April 23, 2004.

No. of times Criteria Exceeded
Compliance Parameters Frequency OC Limits Max. Value Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Yr to
for the Year Date
Total Flow (MLD) Daily 1050 824 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (mg/L)* 3/week 45 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids (mg/L) 5/week 45 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (Tonnes/Day)* 3/week 17.0 6.6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Susp. Solids (tonnes/Day) 5/week 20.0 12.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chlorine Residual (mg/L) Daily <0.1 <0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure Daily - - 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Plant Bypass - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secondary Bypass - 2ADW - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* cBOD reported 1/week when COD are reported 5/week
OC Sample Year 2012

Monitoring Parameters Frequency Type Maximum Minimum Average
pH** 1/month Grab 7.8 6.8 7.2
Toxicity, 96-hour LC50 (%V/V) 1/month Grab >100 >100 >100
Ammonia (mg/L)** 1/week Grab 34.4 17.8 28.0
Hardness (mg/L CaCO3) 1/month Comp 53.6 36.7 46.2
COD (mg/L)* 5/week Comp 108 42 62
Conductivity (µmhos/cm) - Grab 839 319 559
Temperature oC 1/month Grab 22 11 17
Fecal Coliform MPN 1/Week Grab 200 <20 19***
Residual Chlorine (mg/L) Daily Grab <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Oil and Grease (mg/L) - Grab <4 <3 <4
Phenol (mg/L) 1/month Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Aluminum, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 80 37 51
Arsenic, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 1.7 0.5 0.7
Barium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 9.8 3.9 6.3
Boron, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 184 135 159
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Chromium, Total (µg/L) - Comp 1.5 0.8 1.1
Cobalt, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 0.7 <0.5 <0.6
Copper , Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 40.2 20.5 27.0
Iron, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 884 281 567
Lead, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 1.4 <0.5 <0.8
Manganese, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 73.3 49.3 63.4
Mercury, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Molybdenum, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 3.7 0.9 1.5
Nickel, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 6.2 2.2 2.9
Selenium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Silver, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Zinc, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 65 25 41
** Minimum, Maximum and average values are calculated from all available weekly grab data.
*** Fecal Coliform results are monthly geomean values and are only done during the disinfection period under the new Operational Certificate.
Note 1. Toxicity requirements, April 23, 2004 Operational Certificate: If a fish bioassay toxicity test fails to meet or exceed a LC50 value of 100%, the
permittee is required to conduct a Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) study for the purpose of determining the probable cause of the failure.
Note 2: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the calculations. The sign is added back to the
calculated average value.
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3.2 COMPLIANCE REVIEW (ME-00387) AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
The Ministry of Environment under the provisions of the Waste Management Act and in accordance
with Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Management Plan issued an Operational Certificate ME-00387 on
April 23, 2004. The operational certificate included the following compliance levels.
Daily authorized rate of discharge 1,050,000 cubic meters/day, maximum

5-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (cBOD5) 45 mg/L, maximum
Total suspended solids (nonfilterable residue) (TSS) 45 mg/L, maximum
The loadings parameters listed as “maximum daily loadings” are used to calculate the annual waste
discharge fees as required by the Waste Management Waste Permit Fee regulation and are based on a
calendar year.
Year cBOD5 (tonnes/day) TSS (tonnes/day)

2004 14.0 17.0
2005 15.0 18.0
2006 16.0 19.0
2007 and thereafter 17.0 20.0
Discharge Monitoring
A total of 28 parameters and the two daily loading results for final effluent are posted on Metro
Vancouver’s website on a monthly basis, however, specific compliance levels apply to only six
parameters: Total daily discharge flow, cBOD, suspended solids, chlorine residual and maximum daily
loading for cBOD and suspended solids.
3.2.1 COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Annacis Island WWTP had only one of non-compliance in 2012 as summarized in Table 3-1.
Effluent bypasses
Operational Certificate ME-00387 Requirement:
“For flows less than two times dry weather flow, wastewater bypassing the
designated treatment works is prohibited unless the approval of the Regional Waste
Manager is obtained and confirmed in writing. Wastewater flows exceeding the
capacity of the secondary treatment works may bypass those works when flows are
greater than two times measured dry weather flow, provided that primary effluent
standards are maintained for the effluent not receiving secondary treatment.”
There was no bypassing of the secondary treatment process in 2012.
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Plant bypasses
There were no plant bypass events in 2012.
Disinfection
“The effluent shall be disinfected between April 1 and October 31 so that the Fraser
River fecal coliform water quality objective is not exceeded at the edge of the initial
dilution zone as described in the Municipal Sewage Regulation.
If chlorine is used, the effluent shall be dechlorinated prior to discharge to reduce the
chlorine residual below the detection limit.”
The effluent was disinfected from April 1 to October 31 using sodium hypochlorite solution (SHS) and
dechlorinated using sodium bisulfite (SBS). The average SHS dosage as chlorine was 3.0 mg/L and the
average SBS dosage as SO2 was 2.7 mg/L.
Annacis Island WWTP had one case of disinfection failure on June 12. The plant discharged
approximately 0.42 ML of secondary treated effluent which was not dechlorinated due to a brief power
interruption at the plant. Dechlorination resumed after 2 minutes.
The Fraser River fecal coliform Water Quality Objective (WQO) at the edge of the initial dilution zone
(IDZ) of 200 MPN/100 mL was met from May through October as shown in Table 3-2.
TABLE 3-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP IDZ
Final Effluent April May June July August September October

Max 30 day Gmean* - 24 24 18 18 19 20
Dilution Factor** - 7 7 7 7 7 7
IDZ Result *** - 3.4 3.4 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.9
WQO (pass or fail) - Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
* Gmean (MPN/100mL) over 30 day period (effluent).
** Dilution Factor - minimum dilution factor for initial dilution zone at the Annacis Island WWTP outfall.
*** IDZ Result - determined by calculation of Geometric Mean of fecal coliform levels in the receiving water due to
discharges of final effluent, for 30 day periods at the edge of the initial dilution zone (IDZ).
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3.2.2 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
The Annacis Island WWTP treated a total of 180,874 ML in 2012. The average effluent daily flow of 494
MLD was 2.3% higher than in 2011. The highest daily flow of 824 MLD was noted on December 20. The
peak flow rate was 11.2 m3/sec (970 MLD) was recorded in October 31.
Influent characteristics and loadings were similar to last year. Influent SS loading of 30,873 tonnes/year
was 1.3% higher than in 2011 while the influent BOD loading of 32,480 tonnes/year was 3.4% higher
than in 2011. SS concentrations were between 97 to 258 mg/L with an average of 175 mg/L. Influent
BOD concentrations were between 94 to 253 mg/L with an average of 186 mg/L.
The plant continued to produce good effluent quality throughout 2012. The final effluent SS ranged
from a high of 19 mg/L to a low of 5 mg/L. The final effluent cBOD ranged from a high of 12 mg/L to a
low of <4 mg/L. SS and BOD loadings were significantly lower as compared to last year’s data. Effluent SS
loading of 1,871 tonnes/year was 14.8% lower and effluent cBOD loading of 1,148 tonnes/year was
17.8% lower.
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In 2012, the average reduction of suspended solids was 94% and average reduction of BOD was 97%.
TABLE 3-3: 2003-2012 ANNUAL AVERAGE DATA FOR FLOW, SUSPENDED SOLIDS AND BOD
YEAR FLOWS Suspended Solids Suspended Solids BOD cBOD BOD cBOD
MLD mg/L Tonnes/year mg/L Tonnes/year
INF EFF INF EFF INF EFF INF EFF
2003 485 164 12 28534 2112 184 8 31736 1442
2004 497 161 11 28697 2078 180 7 32072 1373
2005 483 167 10 28803 1777 175 7 29945 1238
2006 497 159 12 28090 2200 179 9 31175 1675
2007 510 164 13 29648 2522 176 9 31146 1719
2008 475 170 16 28921 2774 187 10 31719 1698
2009 487 174 14 30041 2514 190 9 32611 1687
2010 482 172 12 29684 2211 176 7 30453 1262
2011 483 176 12 30469 2196 182 8 31407 1396
2012 494 175 10 30873 1871 186 6 32480 1148
3.3 SECONDARY PROCESS

Annacis Island WWTP secondary process operated satisfactorily in 2012 with the following major
secondary process units removed from service for repair and maintenance.
 Trickling Filter #4 April 11 to Oct 13 ( 157days)

 Secondary Clarifier #4 June 11 to June 22 ( 12 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #5 March 6 to April 16 ( 42 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #11 May 3 to June 11 ( 40 days)
Jun 24 to October 18 ( 117days)
 Solids Contact Tank #4 August 14 to October 10 ( 58 days)
The plant continued to operate with three aeration tanks in contact mode and one aeration tank in re-
aeration mode. Wasting of secondary solids was withdrawn from the re-aeration tank. Trickling filters
achieved an average of soluble cBOD (scBOD) removal of 68%. The remaining scBOD concentrations
after the trickling effluent ranged from 9 to 39 mg/L. Average Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) for the
solids in the aeration tanks was 2.2 days and it was adjusted seasonally from 1.4 to 3.3 days. Mixed
Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) concentrations were between 1,160 to 2,170 mg/L with an average of
1,677 mg/L.
3.4 SOLIDS TREATMENT

Sludge from the primary sedimentation tanks were thickened using two gravity thickeners and screened
using inline sludge screens. The average Thickened Screened Primary Sludge (TSPS) and sludge
screenings total solids were 4.5% and 34.8%.
Waste secondary sludge from the re-aeration tank was thickened using two Dissolved Air Floatation
Thickeners (DAFTs). DAFT#2 remained out of service as standby unit. DAFT#3 was returned to operation
on October 8 to replace DAFT#1. The average Thickened Wasted Secondary Sludge (TWSS) total solids
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were 5.2% with subnatant suspended solids of 25 mg/L and Thickened Bottom Sludge (TBS) suspended
solids of 62 mg/L. The average DAFT polymer dosage was 2.8 kg/dry tonne.
Mixed sludge from the primary and secondary processes, had an average total solids of 4.4% and volatile
solids of 87.0%. The average mixed sludge composition was 55% primary sludge and 45% secondary
sludge. Sludge was digested in three thermophilic primary digesters and one secondary digester or
Flow Through Vessel (FTV). Digester #7 was removed from service on July 24, 2009 for cleaning, repair
and inspection and it remained out of service in 2012. FTV#3 was used as Digested Sludge Storage Tank
(DSST) since August 18, 2009. FTV#2 remained in standby mode.
In 2012, Annacis Island WWTP digesters processed about 98.5% mixed sludge; 1.3% Thickened Wasted
Secondary Sludge (TWSS) from North West Langley plant and 0.2% high strength organic substrates. The
co-digestion pilot received approximately 2.0 ML of mostly rendering waste and few loads of restaurant
grease trap waste; dissolved air floatation thickener (DAFT) float and waste ethanol materials from
January to July with COD loading rate ranging from 2.89 to 6.18 kg/m3-day. North West Langley plant
started trucking TWSS to Annacis in February with total annual volume of 11.5 ML.
Digestion operation was stable with an average hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 16 days for the
primary digesters and 2.3 days for the Flow Through Vessels. The average volatile reduction was 60%
and the average organic loading rate was 2.54 kg/m3 - day. Bicarbonate alkalinity concentrations ranged
between 4,700 and 5,900 mg/L.
Biosolids dewatering achieved an average cake solids of 27.9% and average centrate suspended solids of
1,480 mg/L with an average recovery of 93%. The average polymer usage was 11.4 kg/tonne, which
was 5 % lower than last year’s average of 12.0 kg/tonne.
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TABLE 3-4: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
MONTH Max. Total Daily Composite pH Grab pH Total Ammonia 96 hr LC50

Inst.Flow Effluent Flow Average Average Average (mg/L) (%v/v)
Rate (MLD) RAW FINAL FINAL FINAL EFFLUENT FINAL
(m3/sec) Max. Min. Ave. INF EFF EFF Comp Grab EFF
JAN 10.4 714 435 542 7.2 7.6 7.1 26.1 25.4 >100
FEB 10.9 716 446 534 7.2 7.6 7.2 28.6 25.6 >100
MAR 10.0 694 449 528 7.1 7.6 7.2 27.8 27.3 >100
APR 9.3 624 435 486 7.2 7.7 7.2 30.8 29.6 >100
MAY 8.6 548 403 459 7.2 7.7 7.1 29.9 29.0 >100
JUN 9.8 560 436 466 7.1 7.7 7.2 31.5 30.6 >100
JUL 7.6 496 410 435 7.1 7.7 7.3 32.0 30.4 >100
AUG 8.7 420 389 408 7.1 7.7 7.4 32.5 32.2 >100
SEP 8.2 422 379 405 7.1 7.7 7.3 34.0 30.9 >100
OCT 11.2 823 386 489 7.0 7.6 7.2 30.3 28.7 >100
NOV 11.2 801 469 577 7.1 7.6 7.3 25.2 23.4 >100
DEC 10.8 824 471 603 7.1 7.6 7.1 24.3 23.1 >100
# Samples - - - 366 364 364 54 95 85 12

Maximum-Yr. 11.2 824 - - 7.4 7.9 7.8 40 34.4 >100
Minimum-Yr. - - 379 - 6.8 7.2 6.8 16.7 17.8 >100
Average-Yr. - - - 494 7.1 7.7 7.2 29.5 28.0 >100
MONTH Conductivity Ave Ave Chlorine Ave. Residual Chlorine Residual Fec. Coliform
(µmhos/cm) Chloride Temp. Ave. Calc. Final Effluent SO2 (MPN/100mL) Final
(mg/L) ((0oC)
C) Dosage (mg/L) (mg/L) Effluent
RAW FINAL FINAL FINAL (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Max Geomean
INF EFF EFF EFF FINAL EFF Before SO2 After SO2 Outfall Geomean in month
JAN 476 550 47 14 - - - - - -
FEB 413 492 44 13 - - - - - -
MAR 452 552 53 14 2.6 <1.2 <0.1 1.87 - -
APR 476 610 66 15 2.8 1.44 <0.1 1.19 19 -
MAY 516 662 85 17 3.2 1.41 <0.1 1.55 23 24
JUN 457 586 64 18 3.0 1.38 <0.1 1.54 18 24
JUL 446 564 50 20 3.2 1.48 <0.1 1.20 18 18
AUG 454 572 49 21 3.2 1.46 <0.1 1.30 18 18
SEP 455 581 49 21 3.2 1.40 <0.1 1.46 18 19
OCT 430 538 46 19 2.7 1.40 <0.1 1.75 20 20
NOV 417 491 38 15 - - - - - -
DEC 433 501 66 14 - - - - - -
# Samples 363 363 52 54 217 224 224 224 61 61

Maximum-Yr. 849 839 148 22 3.8 1.8 <0.1 3.60 200 24
Minimum-Yr. 277 319 33 11 2.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.27 <20 18
Average-Yr. 452 559 55 17 3.0 <2 <0.1 1.44 - 19
Geomean - - - - - - - - 19 -
(1) pH, Temperature, ammonia, Residual Chlorine(taken before and after dechlorination), Residual SO2, 96 hour LC50 and
(1) pH, Temperature, ammonia, Residual Chlorine (taken before and after dechlorination), Residual SO2, 96
Coliform are determined on grab samples; all other parameters are determined on 24 hr. flow proportioned composite samples.
hour LC50 and Coliform are determined on grab samples; all other parameters are determined on 24 hr.
flow proportioned composite samples.
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TABLE 3-4 CONT'D: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MONTH Total Suspended Solids Total Susp. Solids Ave. Susp. Solids Average VSS Average VSS
(mg/L) Ave % Reduction Loadings (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) % Reduction
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT RAW FINAL RAW FINAL
Max. Min. Ave. Max. Min. Ave. Primary Final INF EFF INF EFF Primary Final
JAN 192 116 152 15 8 12 55 92 81.2 6.3 142 11 56 92
FEB 215 107 159 15 10 13 54 92 83.4 6.78 152 11 57 93
MAR 258 121 165 16 9 12 54 93 85.9 6.19 155 10 57 93
APR 214 132 178 13 9 11 57 94 85.9 5.31 168 10 61 94
MAY 214 153 186 19 12 15 57 92 84.9 6.84 173 12 60 93
JUN 210 150 183 15 7 11 56 94 84.9 4.96 170 9 58 95
JUL 223 161 192 12 5 8 59 96 83.4 3.34 176 7 60 96
AUG 222 168 202 9 5 7 61 97 82.2 2.72 184 6 62 97
SEP 243 188 209 12 6 8 59 96 84.6 3.40 191 7 60 96
OCT 249 141 191 15 6 8 58 96 91.0 3.81 174 7 59 96
NOV 217 102 152 12 6 8 58 95 85.9 4.47 137 7 58 95
DEC 157 97 133 15 10 12 51 91 79.1 7.2 123 10 53 91
# Samples - - 364 - - 366 364 364 364 366 244 244 244 243
Maximum-Yr. 258 - - 19 - - 71 98 131 12.4 242 15 70 97
Minimum-Yr. - 97 - - 5 - 31 85 66.9 1.99 87 5 37 86
Average-Yr. - - 175 - - 10 57 94 84.4 5.11 162 9 58 94
Total to Date - Suspended Solids Loadings (Tonnes): 30,873 1,871
MONTH BOD/cBOD BOD/cBOD BOD/cBOD Loadings Average COD Ave. COD

(mg/L) Ave % Reduction (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) % Reduction
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT BOD cBOD RAW FINAL
JAN 223 109 159 8 5 7 32 95 87.7 3.90 369 59 31 84
FEB 222 115 180 8 6 7 26 96 92.1 3.73 375 61 30 84
MAR 238 151 185 7 5 6 32 96 93.1 3.25 377 62 28 84
APR 226 162 201 12 6 8 33 96 95.5 3.61 404 68 31 84
MAY 220 157 201 11 6 8 34 96 91.8 3.71 434 79 31 82
JUN 240 179 200 6 5 6 34 97 90.1 2.54 421 67 31 84
JUL 242 178 201 6 4 5 32 97 88.5 2.28 427 64 31 85
AUG 227 189 205 6 4 5 32 98 84.4 1.97 459 56 32 88
SEP 215 191 201 9 4 6 33 97 82.2 2.30 482 61 32 87
OCT 253 144 211 8 4 6 35 97 93.5 2.64 427 59 33 86
NOV 194 102 143 6 4 5 35 97 80.6 2.94 348 52 32 85
DEC 185 94 141 9 5 7 33 95 86.7 4.17 315 56 29 82
# Samples - - 101 - - 108 100 100 101 108 352 261 248 248
Maximum-Yr. 253 - - 12 - - 45 98 124 6.6 558 108 43 90
Minimum-Yr. - 94 - - 4 - 17 91 69.6 1.52 223 42 11 74
Average-Yr. - - 186 - - 6 32 97 88.7 3.14 404 62 31 85
Total to Date - Biochemical Oxygen Demand Loadings (Tonnes): 32,480 1,148
(1) Percent reduction is calculated only for days when both influent and effluent tests were done.
(1)Total
(2) Percent reduction
BOD are reportedis
forcalculated
influent andonly
cBOD foraredays when
reported forboth influentPercent
final effluent. and effluent tests were
BOD reduction done. from
is calculated
(2) the BOD
Total and are
BOD cBOD reportedfor
reported for each day and
influent reported.
cBOD are reported for final effluent. Percent BOD reduction is
calculated from the BOD and cBOD reported for each day reported.
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TABLE 3-5: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
SUMMARY
Sample INFLUENT EFFLUENT

Type Max. Min. Ave. Max. Min. Ave.
Parameters µg/L (unless specified) µg/L (unless specified)
Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/L) Comp. 39 25 34 37 24 32
N-Nitrate (mg/L) Grab 0.02 <0.01 <0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.02
N-Nitrite (mg/L) Grab 0.02 <0.01 <0.02 0.08 <0.01 <0.04
N-Ammonia (mg/L) Comp. 25.5 15.6 22.2 34.0 21.7 29.9
Sulphate (mg/L) Comp. 15.3 9.8 12.2 20.3 15.1 17.2
Dissolved Phosphorus (µg/L) Comp. 5080 2960 4230 3460 2070 2820
Total Phosphorus (µg/L) Comp. 2040 989 1710 2970 1560 2460
MBAS (mg/L) Grab 4.2 1.8 3.1 0.6 0.3 0.4
Oil & Grease (mg/L) Grab 1590 17 349 <4 <3 <4
Phenols (mg/L) Grab 0.20 0.02 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Cyanide Total (mg/L) Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Aluminum Total Comp. 533 371 437 80 37 51
Aluminum Dissolved Comp. 53 28 39 19 12 14
Arsenic Total Comp. 3.9 0.7 1.2 1.7 0.5 0.7
Barium Total Comp. 34.2 20.2 24.8 9.8 3.9 6.3
Barium Dissolved Comp. 10.7 5.3 8.0 5.1 2.0 3.4
Boron Total Comp. 174 112 148 184 135 159
Boron Dissolved Comp. 160 109 137 189 129 154
Calcium Total Comp. 16300 11200 14000 16000 9990 13200
Cadmium Total Comp. 0.3 <0.2 <0.3 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Cadmium Dissolved Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Chromium Total Comp. 14.1 2.4 5.3 1.5 0.8 1.1
Chromium Dissolved Comp. 5.0 0.9 1.5 0.9 0.5 0.6
Cobalt Total Comp. 2.2 0.5 0.9 0.7 <0.5 <0.6
Cobalt Dissolved Comp. 1.4 <0.5 <0.7 0.6 <0.5 <0.6
Copper Total Comp. 157 55.1 86.2 40.2 20.5 27.0
Copper Dissolved Comp. 28.6 14.9 20.3 29.1 7.1 15.8
Iron Total Comp. 6190 1520 2660 884 281 567
Iron Dissolved Comp. 1780 503 934 169 96 134
Lead Total Comp. 13.5 2.6 6.5 1.4 <0.5 <0.8
Lead Dissolved Comp. 1.0 <0.5 <0.7 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Magnesium Total Comp. 3730 2770 3220 3540 2870 3220
Manganese Total Comp. 109 72 85 73 49 63
Manganese Dissolved Comp. 71 46 58 63 9.1 50
Mercury Total Comp. 0.20 <0.05 <0.10 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Molybdenum Total Comp. 4.3 1.4 2.3 3.7 0.9 1.5
Molybdenum Dissolved Comp. 3.3 0.9 1.5 3.6 0.8 1.4
Nickel Total Comp. 24.6 2.7 5.0 6.2 2.2 2.9
Nickel Dissolved Comp. 6.1 1.4 2.2 3.9 2.0 2.4
Selenium Total Comp. 0.8 <0.5 <0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Silver Total Comp. 0.9 <0.5 <0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Silver Dissolved Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Zinc Total Comp. 147 74 107 65 25 41
Zinc Dissolved Comp. 39 11 18 51 21 32
Note: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the calculations.
The sign is added back to the calculated average value. See Appendix A1-10 & A1-11 for more details.
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TABLE 3-6: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY
INFLUENT EFFLUENT
Max. Min. Ave. Tonnes Max. Min. Ave. Tonnes
Parameters kg/day per year kg/day per year
Kjeldahl Nitrogen 17000 1310 15800 5790 17000 13500 15100 5530
N-Nitrate 8.7 <4.2 <5.5 <2.0 13.7 4.1 7.5 2.8
N-Nitrite 13.2 <4.2 <5.7 <2.1 32.4 4.6 17.1 6.3
N-Ammonia 11000 9700 10300 3780 15600 13000 13900 5100
Sulphate 8700 4040 5840 2140 10000 6310 8070 2950
Total Phosphorus 2070 1740 19600 718 1480 1150 1310 480
Dissolved Phosphorus 939 432 797 292 1370 971 1142 418
MBAS 1700 1080 1410 517 271 137 200 73
Oil & Grease 686000 11200 152000 55700 1980 1240 1640 600
Phenols 82 13 23 8.4 6.6 4.1 4.7 1.7
Cyanide Total <13.2 <8.2 <9.5 <3.5 13.2 8.1 9.5 3.5
Aluminum Total 294 169 206 75 53 15 25 9
Aluminum Dissolved 29.0 12.2 18.8 6.9 9.3 4.9 6.8 2.5
Arsenic Total 1.6 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.7 0.2 0.4 0.1
Barium Total 16.1 8.7 11.7 4.3 6.5 1.6 3.1 1.1
Barium Dissolved 6.7 2.1 3.9 1.4 3.4 0.8 1.7 0.6
Boron Total 80 57 69 25 92 60 75 27
Boron Dissolved 74 52 64 24 87 58 72 26
Calcium Total 10700 4730 6700 2450 10500 4220 6330 2320
Cadmium Total 0.14 <0.09 <0.11 <0.04 0.13 0.08 0.09 0.03
Cadmium Dissolved <0.14 <0.09 <0.10 <0.04 0.13 0.08 0.09 0.03
Chromium Total 6.0 1.2 2.4 0.9 0.9 0.3 0.5 0.19
Chromium Dissolved 2.1 0.4 0.7 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.11
Cobalt Total 0.99 0.24 0.44 0.16 0.33 0.20 0.26 0.09
Cobalt Dissolved 0.63 <0.21 <0.30 <0.11 0.33 0.20 0.25 0.09
Copper Total 63.6 30.1 39.8 14.6 17.6 9.2 13 4.6
Copper Dissolved 13 6.5 9.5 3.5 12 4.3 7.2 2.6
Iron Total 2700 740 1220 448 399 154 265 97
Iron Dissolved 778 264 430 157 80 49 63 23
Lead Total 5.9 1.3 3.0 1.1 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.1
Lead Dissolved 0.5 <0.3 <0.3 <0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1
Magnesium Total 2000 1170 1520 556 2080 1210 1520 557
Manganese Total 49 30 40 15 45 20 30 11
Manganese Dissolved 35 19 27 10 36 5 24 9
Mercury Total 0.08 <0.03 <0.05 <0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.009
Molybdenum Total 1.98 0.68 1.05 0.38 1.70 0.44 0.71 0.26
Molybdenum Dissolved 1.52 0.44 0.69 0.25 1.66 0.39 0.65 0.24
Nickel Total 11.2 1.21 2.33 0.85 2.85 0.93 1.39 0.51
Nickel Dissolved 2.79 0.63 1.02 0.37 1.78 0.89 1.14 0.42
Selenium Total 0.4 <0.3 <0.3 <0.10 0.3 0.20 0.24 0.087
Silver Total 0.4 <0.3 <0.3 <0.10 0.3 0.20 0.24 0.09
Silver Dissolved <0.4 <0.3 <0.3 <0.09 0.3 0.20 0.24 0.09
Zinc Total 72 38 50 18 30 12 19 7.0
Zinc Dissolved 19 4.5 8.8 3.2 23 10.2 15 5.4
Method: Maximums, minimums and averages calculated from loadings obtained for each sampling
date.
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4.0 IONA ISLAND WWTP
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4.0 IONA ISLAND WWTP
2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY

The quality of effluent from the Iona Island WWTP in 2012 is summarized in the following table, along
with compliance parameters listed in the Operational Certificate.
TABLE 4-1: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Operational Certificate Requirements - ME-00023, April 23, 2004

for the Year Date
Total Flow (MLD) Daily 1,530 1,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B.O.D. (mg/L)* 3/week 130 123 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BOD (Tonnes/Day)* 3/week 84.0 64.6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids (Tonnes/Day) 5/week 78.0 66.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plant Bypass - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* BOD reported 1/week when COD are reported 5/week
OC Sample Year 2012

pH** 1/month Grab 7.4 6.6 7.0
Toxicity, 96 hour LC50 (%v/v) 1/month Grab >100 78 >95
Ammonia (mg/L)** 2/month Grab 23.9 1.3 10.5
COD (mg/L)* 5/week Comp 253 68 174
Phenol (mg/L) 1/month Grab 0.03 <0.01 <0.02
Oil and Grease (mg/L) 1/month Grab 13 <5 <8
Arsenic , Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 3 1 1
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 11.7 <0.2 <1.3
Chromium,Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 2.9 0.8 1.8
Cobalt, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Copper, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 93.8 25.5 52.4
Cyanide, Total (mg/L) 1/month Comp <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Lead , Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 4.9 1.3 2.1
Manganese, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 50.5 31.3 41.5
Mercury, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Selenium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Silver, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
** Minimum, Maximum and average values are calculated from all available data.
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Daily authorized rate of discharge 1,530,000 cubic meters/day, maximum

5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) 130 mg/L, maximum
calendar year.
Year BOD5 (tonnes/day) TSS (tonnes/day)

2004 78.1 72.0
2005 80.0 74.0
2006 82.0 76.0
A total of 24 parameters and the two daily loadings for final effluent are posted on Metro Vancouver’s
website on a monthly basis; however specific Operational Certificate limits apply to only five
parameters: Total daily discharge flow, BOD, suspended solids, and daily loadings for BOD and
suspended solids.

In 2012, Iona Island WWTP met the monitoring requirements for the five parameters for which specific
Operational Certificate limits apply. The level of compliance for these parameters is shown in Table 4-1.
The improved compliance performance in 2012 may be related to the more frequent chemically
enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) used than in prior years. The increased frequency resulted from a
change in treatment strategy beginning on June 15, 2012. The strategy was changed from using a ½ day
COD trigger to start treatment to implementing treatment for 6 hours/day 5 days per week in dry
weather. This change was made to reduce the risk of exceeding the Operational Certificate BOD limit.
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Plant bypasses
“The discharge of effluent which has bypassed the designated treatment works is
prohibited unless the approval of the Regional Waste Manager is obtained and
confirmed in writing.”

The Iona Island WWTP treated a total of 206,898 ML in 2012. The average daily flow of 565 MLD was
3.1% higher than in 2011. The maximum daily flow of 1366 MLD occurred on October 31.
Suspended solids concentrations were within the range of 34 to 87 mg/L with an average value of 54
mg/L. BOD concentrations were within the range of 30 to 123 mg/L with an average of 80 mg/L.
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Iona Island WWTP has a combined sanitary/storm water collection system. Variations in annual rainfall
greatly influence average flow, SS and BOD loadings and plant removal efficiencies.
During storm events, rainwater is a major component of the Iona Island WWTP combined wastewater
influent. At the onset of storm flows, a first flush action can add BOD and suspended solids to the
combined influent flow. Under high flows conditions, BOD and suspended solids removal efficiencies
are greatly reduced.
In 2012, the average suspended solids removal was 60% and the average BOD removal was 44%. Those
removals were higher than the TSS (56%) and BOD (35%) removals in 2011.
YEAR FLOWS Suspended Solids Suspended Solids BOD BOD
2003 597 121 48 24736 10358 130 76 25872 15260
2004 551 122 46 22723 9023 122 73 23171 14134
2005 552 132 55 24467 10644 136 86 24699 15966
2006 587 128 53 24553 11076 150 92 27583 17494
2007 603 126 53 25159 11441 132 83 25613 16772
2008 541 133 57 24516 11149 144 94 26179 17728
2009 550 139 58 25199 11397 144 90 25786 16764
2010 570 134 57 25766 11627 140 87 26431 16755
2011 548 136 55 25003 10954 144 91 26083 16743
2012 565 135 54 25135 10875 143 80 25865 15122
4.3 CHEMICALLY ENHANCED PRIMARY TREATMENT

Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment (CEPT) using alum and an anionic polymer was installed at the
Iona Island WWTP to help meet the Operating Certificate (OC) requirement for effluent BOD during
periods of low flow and high influent BOD concentrations.
As of June 15, 2012, CEPT treatment based on a ½ day COD trigger was replaced with the following
strategy in order to reduce the risk of exceeding the OC BOD level:
• CEPT treatment begins on May 1st each year or earlier if effluent BOD concentrations
exceed the OC level before that date.
• Chemical dosing will be for 6 hours/day 5 days/week in dry weather.
• The daily dosing will be increased if BOD exceeds the OC level.
• Dosing will be suspended during high plant flow. High flow is defined as previous day’s
flow of greater than 508 ML, in 2012, (1.25 times dry weather flow), or flow greater
than 450 MLD at 09:30.
• Dosing will be suspended if previous day effluent TSS exceeds 80 mg/L.
• If dosing is suspended due to high effluent TSS, it will be restarted after 2 days of
effluent TSS results less than 80 mg/L, if the flow parameters are met.
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In 2012, there were 74 CEPT treatment days. The treatment was initiated as follows: new strategy (66
treatment days), ½ day COD trigger (6 days), and short duration black plant conditions (2 days). Most
treatment days occurred during the months of July (16 days), August (22 days), and September (20
days). The treatment based on the COD trigger and the black plant conditions occurred in May before
the change in strategy. In general, CEPT trigger events occur during periods of extended dry weather.
Mostly as the result of the new treatment strategy, the number of 2012 CEPT treatment days (74) was
much higher than the 30 days of treatment in 2011. 2012 was the second year that the new larger CEPT
facility was operated for a full season. The new facility was commissioned from August to October 2010.
4.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT/DIGESTER OPERATIONS
Except for the period from January 1 to April 18, all four digesters were in operation. On December 19,
2011, Digester #2 was taken off line for cleaning and inspection. Digester #2 was put back in service on
April 19, 2012. During all periods, the digesters were operated as primary digesters.
Operators have been diligent in controlling the gravity thickeners to prevent bicarbonate alkalinity
washout from the digesters during the high plant flow months.
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TABLE 4-3: IONA ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
MONTH Max. Inst. Total Daily Flow Grab Grab 96 hr
Flow Rate pH Ammonia LC50 LT50 O2 /CO2
(m 3/sec) (MLD) mg/L (%v/v) (Hrs)
Max. Min. Average EFF EFF EFF EFF
JAN 17.9 1095 415 674 7.2 10.7 >100 -
FEB 18.0 1141 445 669 7.2 11.9 93.5 >96
MAR 16.7 1048 442 635 7.2 11.3 >100 -
APR 17.8 955 404 540 7.2 12.1 >100 -
MAY 16.6 800 379 474 7.2 15.0 94.9 >96
JUN 16.4 782 406 489 7.0 13.7 >100 -
JUL 16.5 669 374 421 6.9 12.6 80.2 >96
AUG 7.9 400 355 376 6.8 18.9 78 >96
SEP 10.6 443 345 369 6.9 15.8 >100 -
OCT 18.4 1366 337 587 7.1 11.6 82 >96
NOV 18.5 1142 445 730 7.1 6.6 >100 -
DEC 17.6 1351 484 825 7.0 7.4 >100
# Samples - - - 366 57 53 12 -
Maximum-Yr. 18.5 1366 - - 7.4 20.7 >100 -
Minimum-Yr. - - 337 - 6.7 1.7 78 -
Average-Yr. - - - 565 7.1 12.2 >94 -
MONTH Ave. Ave. Average Average Composite

Temp. D.O. Conductivity Chloride Average pH
(oC) (mg/L) (µmhos/cm) (mg/L)
EFF EFF INF EFF INF EFF INF EFF
JAN 12 7.2 461 463 78 75 7.3 7.4
FEB 12 6.5 433 444 59 70 7.2 7.2
MAR 13 6.6 453 451 63 66 7.2 7.3
APR 15 7.4 465 466 60 62 7.2 7.3
MAY 17 4.5 523 520 82 81 7.2 7.2
JUN 19 5.4 504 506 74 76 7.2 7.3
JUL 20 4.1 509 505 74 70 7.2 7.3
AUG 22 4.7 565 565 83 86 7.2 7.2
SEP 21 5.6 552 563 76 80 7.2 7.3
OCT 18 3.7 447 452 64 70 7.2 7.3
NOV 16 6.9 393 401 51 54 7.2 7.3
DEC 12 8.9 440 483 104 118 7.3 7.4
# Samples 56 14 248 249 51 51 249 254

Maximum-Yr. 22 8.9 860 1020 210 252 7.4 7.6
Minimum-Yr. 8 3.7 185 188 20 26 6.9 7.0
Average-Yr. 16 5.7 479 485 72 76 7.2 7.3
- - - - - - ` -
(1) Grab pH, Diss. Oxygen, Temperature, Ammonia, LC50 and Coliform are determined on grab samples;
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TABLE 4-3 CONT'D: IONA ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MONTH Total Suspended Solids Susp. Solids Total Suspended Solids Average VSS
(mg/L) % Average Loadings VSS %
INFLUENT EFFLUENT Average (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) Average
Max. Min. Ave. Max. Min. Ave. Reduction INF EFF INF EFF Reduction
JAN 155 63 103 87 40 51 47 65.6 34.6 89 45 46
FEB 152 57 107 73 43 58 43 66.6 37.7 98 51 46
MAR 165 57 112 67 40 55 49 67.8 34.5 103 50 50
APR 176 85 132 75 41 57 56 69.2 30.7 122 52 56
MAY 189 70 153 80 45 59 60 70.2 27.9 138 53 60
JUN 188 97 151 70 45 59 60 72.2 28.5 141 53 62
JUL 260 136 174 73 44 57 67 73.3 24.0 157 49 68
AUG 329 158 195 63 39 54 71 73.4 20.3 183 48 73
SEP 237 149 185 63 37 52 72 68.6 19.4 172 48 72
OCT 246 55 134 67 34 51 58 68.0 28.8 119 45 57
NOV 148 53 98 62 35 45 50 66.4 33.0 82 39 50
DEC 137 42 81 67 35 45 40 62.7 37.7 66 41 35
# Samples - - 363 - - 365 362 363 365 240 241 239

Maximum-Yr. 329 - - 87 - - 83 132 66.2 283 76 82
Minimum-Yr. - 42 - - 34 - -5 38.2 13.1 34 31 0
Average-Yr. - - 135 - - 54 56 68.7 29.7 124 48 57
MONTH Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD BOD Average COD

(mg/L) % Average Loadings COD %
JAN 172 44 92 96 36 64 29 60.7 42.3 236 157 32
FEB 173 57 124 107 61 84 34 73.7 49.3 246 163 33
MAR 148 83 114 104 53 75 34 65.0 43.0 256 165 34
APR 176 79 142 107 57 88 36 78.7 49.9 295 177 39
MAY 221 103 170 116 81 94 43 77.1 43.0 350 196 43
JUN 228 123 168 108 69 87 47 73.0 37.8 341 187 44
JUL 217 100 176 97 60 86 50 73.9 36.6 384 192 49
AUG 228 175 205 101 81 88 57 78.3 33.6 429 199 53
SEP 231 171 198 103 82 94 53 73.1 34.5 419 209 50
OCT 233 62 156 123 49 87 42 70.0 40.6 305 175 40
NOV 141 63 96 91 44 63 34 63.0 41.7 222 142 34
DEC 105 30 70 68 30 53 20 59.9 45.6 176 129 24
# Samples - - 101 - - 103 100 101 103 362 364 361

Maximum-Yr. 233 - - 123 - - 63 98 64.6 573 253 62
Minimum-Yr. - 30 - - 30 - 0 40.5 30.1 78 68 -9
Average-Yr. - - 143 - - 80 40 70.7 41.3 305 174 40
(1) Percent reduction is calculated only for days when both influent and effluent tests were done
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TABLE 4-4: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
SUMMARY
Total Phosphorus Comp. 5210 1670 3560 3720 1400 2590
Dissolved Phosphorus Comp. 2110 628 1516 2130 535 1237
MBAS (mg/L) Grab 1.3 0.3 0.7 2.4 0.2 1.0
Oil & Grease (mg/L) Grab 11 <3 <9 13 <5 <8
Phenols (mg/L) Grab 0.03 <0.01 <0.02 0.03 <0.01 <0.02
Boron Total Comp. 96 40 72 94 40 72
Cadmium Total Comp. 14.1 <0.2 <1.7 11.7 <0.2 <1.3
Cadmium Dissolved Comp. 6.9 <0.2 <0.8 6.5 <0.2 <0.8
Chromium Dissolved Comp. 1.6 <0.5 <0.8 1.4 <0.5 <0.8
Cobalt Total Comp. 0.6 <0.5 <0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Cobalt Dissolved Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Iron Total Comp. 1370 494 1000 756 448 534
Iron Dissolved Comp. 236 113 186 218 118.0 166
Lead Total Comp. 9.0 1.7 4.3 4.9 1.3 2.1
Lead Dissolved Comp. 0.8 <0.5 <0.6 0.7 <0.5 <0.6
Manganese Total Comp. 59.3 33.9 49.4 50.5 31.3 41.5
Manganese Dissolved Comp. 37.3 24.2 31.3 38.4 24.7 31.5
Mercury Total Comp. 0.21 <0.05 <0.10 0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Silver Total Comp. 1.2 <0.5 <0.8 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
Zinc Total Comp. 118 52 88 86 40 61
Note: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the
calculations. The sign is added back to the calculated average value. See Appendix A2-10 & A2-11 for
more details.
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TABLE 4-5: IONA ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY
INFLUENT EFFLUENT
N-Nitrate 610 <4 <120 <45 573 <4 <120 <43
N-Nitrite 70 <4 <19 <7 64 <4 <21 <8
N-Ammonia 8610 601 751 2750 8440 6190 7340 2690
Sulphate 13300 6910 9820 3600 13200 7040 10900 4000
MBAS 525 175 326 119 865 182 455 166
Oil & Grease 5200 <2300 <3800 <1400 6300 <1800 <3400 <1300
Phenols 11 <5 <7 <3 11 <5 <7 <3
Cyanide Total <19 <8 <11 <4 <19 <8 <11 <4
Aluminum Total 459 113 257 94 436 49 192 70
Aluminum Dissolved 32 10 16 6 33 10 19 7
Arsenic Total 2.0 0.3 0.8 0.3 1.8 0.3 0.7 0.3
Barium Total 18 6.1 10 3.8 16 3.9 7.4 2.7
Barium Dissolved 11 1.8 4.5 1.7 10 1.6 4.4 1.6
Boron Total 40 30 34 13 39 31 35 13
Boron Dissolved 36 26 32 12 38 27 33 12
Calcium Total 14100 3930 7550 2760 13900 3680 7160 2620
Cadmium Total 6.78 <0.09 <0.76 <0.28 5.63 <0.08 <0.61 <0.23
Cadmium Dissolved 3.32 <0.08 <0.39 <0.14 3.13 <0.08 <0.37 <0.14
Chromium Total 1.8 0.6 1.3 0.5 1.3 0.3 0.9 0.3
Chromium Dissolved 0.7 <0.2 <0.4 <0.2 0.7 <0.2 <0.4 <0.2
Cobalt Total 0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1 <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1
Cobalt Dissolved <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1 <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1
Copper Total 51 21 35 13 34 18 24 8.9
Copper Dissolved 16 6.4 10 3.5 15 5.1 8.8 3.2
Iron Total 787 288 485 178 434 186 268 98
Iron Dissolved 104 75 90 33 109 45 81 30
Lead Total 5.2 1.0 2.1 0.8 2.8 0.5 1.0 0.4
Lead Dissolved 0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.2 0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1
Magnesium Total 3600 1840 2490 911 3470 1700 2480 908
Manganese Total 34 16 24 8.9 28 13 21 7.6
Manganese Dissolved 22 9.1 16 5.7 22 9.2 16 5.8
Mercury Total 0.08 <0.03 <0.05 <0.02 0.05 <0.02 <0.03 <0.01
Nickel Total 1.9 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.3 0.7 1.0 0.4
Selenium Total 0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.2 <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1
Silver Total 0.5 <0.2 <0.4 <0.2 0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.2
Silver Dissolved <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1 <0.5 <0.2 <0.3 <0.1
Zinc Total 55 33 42 15 36 22 30 11
Zinc Dissolved 23 10 14 5.2 22 11 16 5.8
Method: Maximums, minimums and averages calculated from loadings obtained for each sampling
date.
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2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY

The quality of effluent from the Lions Gate WWTP in 2012 is summarized in the following table, along
TABLE 5-1: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Operational Certificate Requirement- ME-00030, April 23,2004

for the Year Date
Total Plant Flow (MLD) Daily 318* 172 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BOD (mg/L)** 3/Week 130 134 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 of 102
Suspended Solids (mg/L) 5/Week 130 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BOD (Tonnes/Day)** 3/Week 13.5 10.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Suspended Solids (Tonnes/Day) 5/Week 14.5 9.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 of 159
* April 23, 2004 New Operational Certificate: Discharge limit based on total flow of 318,000 m3/day.
** BOD reported 1/week when COD are reported 5/week
OC Sample Year 2012

pH*** 1/Month Grab 7.6 6.9 7.1
Toxicity,96 hour LC50 (%v/v) 1/Month Grab >100 62 >95
Ammonia (mg/L)*** 2/Month Grab 27.9 7.1 17.3
Hardness (mg/L CaCO3) 1/Month Comp 143 81 107
COD (mg/L)** 5/Week Comp 287 110 197
Temperature oC 1/Month Grab 20 9 14
Fecal Coliform (Summer) MPN 1/week Grab 330 <20 50
Chloride (mg/L) - Comp 415 138 261
Phenol (mg/L) - Grab 0.04 <0.01 <0.02
Oil and Grease (mg/L) - Grab 16 3 10
Aluminum, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 440 153 264
Arsenic, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
Barium, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 22.8 16.5 19.1
Boron, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 208 98 155
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Cobalt, Total (µg/L) - Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Copper, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 90.4 36.5 64.7
Cyanide, Total (mg/L) - Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
Iron, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 1730 662 1040
Lead, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 4.2 1.5 2.7
Manganese, Total (µg/L) - Comp 79.6 45.5 61.8
Mercury, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Molybdenum, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 2.4 1.2 2.0
Nickel, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 6.2 1.9 3.2
Selenium, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 0.6 <0.5 <0.6
Silver, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 0.6 <0.5 <0.6
Zinc, Total (µg/L) 1/Month Comp 98 58 76
*** Minimum, Maximum and average values are calculated from all available weekly grab data.
**** Fecal Coliform results are geomean values and are only done during the disinfection period under the new Operational Certificate.
Note 1. Toxicity requirements, April 23, 2004 Operational Certificate: If a fish bioassay toxicity test fails to meet or exceed a LC 50 value of 100%, the
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April 23, 2004. The operational certificate (OC) included the following compliance levels.
Daily authorized rate of discharge 318,000 cubic meters/day, maximum

5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) 130 mg/L, maximum
calendar year.

2004 12.0 13.0
2005 12.5 13.5
2006 13.0 14.0
A total of 25 parameters and the two daily loadings for final effluent are posted on Metro Vancouver’s
website on a monthly basis, however, specific compliance levels apply to only six parameters: Total daily
discharge flow, BOD, suspended solids, chlorine residual and maximum daily loadings for BOD and
suspended solids.

In 2012, Lions Gate WWTP met all the monitoring requirements for five of the six parameters that have
specific OC compliance levels. The effluent BOD concentration of 131 mg/L and 134 mg/L was higher
than Operational Certificate limit on May 23 and October 9 respectively. Limited plant capacity during
maintenance activities possibly contributed to the high effluent BOD.
In addition, there was one disinfection failure on July 16 due to BC Hydro power interruption during a
lightning storm for 58 minutes. See Table 5-1 for details on the level of compliance.
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Plant bypasses
prohibited unless the approval of the Regional Waste Manager is obtained and
Disinfection
“The effluent shall be disinfected between May 1 and September 30 so that the
Burrard Inlet fecal coliform water quality objective is not exceeded at the edge of the
initial dilution zone as described in the Municipal Sewage Regulation.
The plant continued to use sodium hypochlorite solution for disinfection and sodium bisulphite solution
(SBS) for dechlorination prior to discharge to Burrard Inlet. The average SHS dosage as chlorine was 5.3
mg/L and average SBS dosage as SO2 was 2.6 mg/L.
The 30-day Geometric Means calculated for fecal coliform levels in final effluent and at the edge of the
initial dilution zone (IDZ) are summarized in the following Table 5-2. In 2012, the calculated results for
fecal coliform levels at the edge of the IDZ met the Burrard Inlet fecal water quality objective (WQO) of
200 MPN/100/mL from June through September.
TABLE 5-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE LIONS GATE WWTP IDZ
Final Effluent May June July August September
Max 30 day Gmean* - 61 53 61 72
Dilution Factor** - 7 7 7 7
IDZ Result *** - 8.7 7.6 8.7 10.3
WQO (pass or fail) - Pass Pass Pass Pass
** Dilution Factor - minimum dilution factor for initial dilution zone at the Lions Gate WWTP outfall.
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The Lions Gate WWTP treated a total of 32,357 ML in 2012. The highest daily flow of 172 MLD was in
December and maximum peak of 3.0 m3/sec or 259 MLD was recorded in December. As indicated by
the elevated chloride levels, storm water and seawater infiltration to the wastewater collection system
contributed to the total daily flow. The average daily flow of 88 MLD was 2.9% lower compared to the
2011 average of 91 MLD.
The average influent suspended solids concentration was 3.3% lower and the influent BOD was 2.6%
higher as compared with 2011 data. The influent BOD loading was 1.1% lower in 2012 than in 2011
while the influent SS loading was 6.6% lower.
YEAR FLOWS Suspended Solids Suspended Solids BOD BOD
2003 92 165 54 5364 1806 135 89 4404 2897
2004 92 163 56 5335 1889 132 83 4317 2745
2005 91 189 57 6112 1903 146 91 4644 2927
2006 92 184 56 5890 1879 170 97 5358 3139
2007 98 173 57 5848 2047 158 91 5278 3083
2008 90 169 61 5448 2012 154 95 4970 3074
2009 93 167 60 5435 2031 148 91 4814 2973
2010 95 166 58 5612 1999 142 90 4771 3035
2011 91 173 57 5590 1885 142 91 4591 2950
2012 88 167 54 5237 1731 146 90 4553 2818
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Except for two out of compliance BOD results and one disinfection failure, Lions Gate WWTP met the
Operating Certificate effluent quality objectives throughout the year. The effluent suspended solids
concentrations were within the range of 31 mg/L to 92 mg/L with an average value of 54 mg/L. Effluent
total BOD results were within the range of 53 mg/L to 134 mg/L with an average value of 90 mg/L.
During long periods of dry weather and low plant flows, a significant generation of soluble BOD is noted
within the plant that increases effluent BOD. The conditions for the generation of soluble BOD increase
with the higher wastewater temperatures prevalent during the summer months.
The 2012 average suspended solids reduction was 67% and the average BOD reduction was 37%. The
suspended solids reductions were at or near their lowest in January, March, October, and December
which coincided with the higher flow periods. While there was more variability with BOD reductions,
some of the lowest BOD reductions also occurred during the high flow periods of the year.
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5.3 CHLORINE CONTACT TANK STUDY AND CEPT TRIGGER STUDY
During the period from May 21 – Oct. 31, 2012, a composite sampler was set up to collect 24-hr
composite samples at the combined inlet to the east and west chlorine contact tanks (CCT). These
samples, raw influent composite samples, and final effluent composite were tested for total COD,
soluble COD, and suspended solids.
The CCT study data was graphed to determine changes in concentrations between two segments of the
liquid stream flow. One segment was across the sedimentation tanks (raw influent up to the influent to
the CCT). The second segment was the section across the CCT (influent to the CCT to final effluent). A
key finding from the studies is revealed in the soluble COD graphs. That is virtually all of the COD
solubilisation occurs in the sedimentation tanks. See the full report in Orbit Orbit LG WWTP CCT 2012
Study Report, Data, and Graphs.
During the period from March 5 to September 28, 2012, a CEPT trigger sample study was done at LG
WWTP. The object was to determine if a trigger sample system similar to that used at Iona Island
WWTP could be used at LG WWTP. Such a system involves testing a half-day effluent composite sample
for COD. If the half-day sample COD exceeds a trigger level, CEPT treatment is applied to the plant flow.
CEPT treatment is used to help ensure that plant effluent quality meets Operating Certificate BOD
permit levels. Trigger correlation graphs prepared from the study data gave low R² values which indicate
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that a CEPT trigger system similar to the one used successfully at Iona Island WWTP will not work at LG
WWTP. See the full report in Orbit: LG CEPT Trigger Sample Study Report, Data, and Graphs in 2012.xls
An observation which helps tie the above studies together is that the significant COD solubilisation that
occurs within LG WWTP does not occur at Iona Island WWTP but instead occurs upstream in the
collection system. While not the only factor, it is the COD solubilisation within the plant that is the
single most important factor that compromises the use of the half-day effluent COD trigger system at LG
WWTP.
An alternative to the half-day CEPT COD trigger for LG WWTP has been established from work done on
historical MV lab data and plant flow records. Process Control & System Engineering staff trended the
historical data and found that previous day influent 24 hr. composite sample total suspended solids
(TSS) concentrations and plant flow can be used together as a trigger. No extra sampling or testing is
required for the TSS/flow trigger system.
5.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT / DEWATERING
During the first three months of the year, only one (Digester #4) of two digesters was in service.
Digester #3 was returned to service on March 27, 2012 after being out of service since August 2, 2011
for cleaning, maintenance and modification of the discharge stand-pipe. The average hydraulic
retention time (HRT) was 34 days and the average volatile solids reduction was 70% in 2012. In 2011,
the HRT was 22 days and the average volatile solids reduction was 70%.
Test results indicate that the digester process was stable during most of the year. During the winter and
spring wet weather influent flows, there tends to be a washout of bicarbonate alkalinity. When that
happens, there is less buffering capacity to absorb fluctuations in digester feed. During 2012, the
bicarbonate alkalinity was maintained at a higher level than in previous years by better control of the
gravity thickener. The change to higher bicarbonate alkalinity concentrations was likely a contributing
factor to maintaining stable digester operations.
Sludge dewatering is provided by one of two centrifuges operated 6-7 days per week at an average of 5
hours per day. During the 7 am to 11 am period when the diurnal ammonia levels are high, centrate
from the dewatering operation is stored in the old chlorination tank. Between 11 am and 7 am, the
stored centrate is slowly returned to the influent channel. This control strategy is to reduce ammonia
peaks in the effluent and therefore reduce effluent toxicity.
The average total solids in dewatered sludge (biosolids) was 30.2% and centrate suspended solids was
1,946 mg/L with an average recovery of 88.5%. The average polymer dosage was 6.6 kg/tonne which
were up significantly from the 5.5 kg/tonne dosage in 2011.
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TABLE 5-4: LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
MONTH Max. Total Daily Composite Grab Grab 96 hr LC50 (%v/v)
Inst.Flow Effluent Flow Average pH pH NH3 Standard Test &
Rate (MLD) (mg/L) Add-on pH Stabilization
(m3/sec) Max. Min. Ave. INF EFF EFF EFF FINAL EFFLUENT
JAN 2.32 145 78 103 7.2 7.3 7.2 15.1 >100
FEB 2.14 137 82.0 98.7 7.2 7.4 7.3 15.7 >100
MAR 1.88 123 81.3 96.3 7.1 7.3 7.2 15.0 >100
APR 1.67 109 77.9 86.4 7.2 7.3 7.1 17.3 >100
MAY 1.93 102 70.0 81.6 7.1 7.4 7.1 18.9 >100
JUN 1.63 100 76.5 83.7 7.2 7.4 7.1 17.6 >100
JUL 1.44 85.7 69.3 74.5 7.2 7.3 7.1 21.0 100
AUG 1.37 72.9 67.0 69.2 7.1 7.3 7.0 23.0 62
SEP 1.31 71 63.9 68.1 7.1 7.3 7.1 25.1 >100
OCT 2.89 158 65.6 90.3 7.2 7.3 7.1 15.1 82
NOV 2.41 139 78.2 102 7.1 7.3 7.1 12.0 >100
DEC 2.97 172 79.9 107 7.0 7.3 7.1 13.1 >100
# Samples - - - 366 249 254 76 77 12

Maximum-Yr. 2.97 172 - - 7.3 7.6 7.6 27.9 >100
Minimum-Yr. - - 63.9 - 6.7 7.0 6.9 7.1 62
Average-Yr. - - - 88.4 7.1 7.3 7.1 17.3 >95
* Standard with Add-on pH Stabilization test result reported.
MONTH Average Ave Ave Chlorine Ave. Residual Residu Fec. Coliform
Conductivity Chloride Temp. Dosage Chlorine al SO2 (MPN/100mL) Final
(mg/L) Effluent
(µmhos/cm) (mg/L) (oC) (mg/L) (mg/L)
RAW FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL Before After Effluent Monthly Max Geomean
INF EFF EFF EFF EFF SO2 SO2 Outfall Geomean in month
JAN 1066 1089 212 11 - - - - - -
FEB 1018 1032 217 11 - - - - - -
MAR 1134 1150 245 10 - - - - - -
APR 1536 1545 324 12 2.1 0.9 <0.1 2.1 - -
MAY 1271 1293 278 14 1.8 0.7 <0.1 1.8 68 78
JUN 1292 1328 280 15 1.6 0.8 <0.1 1.6 32 61
JUL 1352 1377 241 18 1.7 0.8 <0.1 1.7 53 53
AUG 1424 1452 299 20 1.7 0.7 <0.1 1.7 61 61
SEP 1476 1548 338 19 1.9 0.7 <0.1 1.9 44 72
OCT 1273 1316 290 17 0.9 0.5 <0.1 0.9 78 47
NOV 884 921 184 14 - - - - - -
DEC 953 994 210 11 - - - - - -
# Samples 248 249 52 52 163 159 159 163 34 38

Maximum-Yr. 2010 2140 415 20 4.0 1.7 <0.1 4.0 330 78
Minimum-Yr. 613 624 138 9 0.1 0.2 <0.1 0.1 <20 32
Average-Yr. 1222 1254 261 14 1.7 0.8 <0.1 1.7 - 51
Geomean - - - - - - - - 50 -
(1) pH, ammonia, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature,Residual Chlorine, 96 hour LC50 and Coliform are determined
on grab samples; all other parameters are determined on 24 hr. flow proportioned composite samples.
(2) Residual Chlorine were taken before dechlorination, mg/L.
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TABLE 5-4 CONT'D: LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MONTH Total Suspended Solids Susp. Solids Total Susp. Solids Average VSS
(mg/L) % Average Loadings VSS %
JAN 185 93 144 67 45 58 59 14.5 6.0 137 53 60
FEB 186 120 154 67 44 57 63 15.0 5.5 145 51 64
MAR 180 104 150 70 46 54 63 14.2 5.2 142 49 65
APR 223 135 184 80 50 64 65 15.7 5.5 165 57 65
MAY 262 150 186 92 48 57 69 15.1 4.6 172 51 70
JUN 220 131 175 57 40 49 72 14.7 4.1 159 44 72
JUL 226 140 185 61 40 49 73 13.7 3.6 170 45 73
AUG 228 138 192 59 35 51 74 13.3 3.5 180 46 74
SEP 262 163 200 68 47 55 72 13.6 3.7 189 51 73
OCT 239 100 167 90 31 57 65 14.2 5.0 153 51 66
NOV 172 103 134 55 34 45 66 13.4 4.5 123 40 67
DEC 250 77 137 64 40 51 61 14.3 5.4 126 46 62
# Samples - - 365 - - 366 365 365 366 244 244 243

Maximum-Yr. 262 - - 92 - - 81 25.3 9.8 250 80 81
Minimum-Yr. - 77 - - 31 - 26 9.8 2.5 72 31 31
Average-Yr. - - 167 - - 54 67 14.3 4.7 155 49 68
MONTH Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD BOD Average COD

(mg/L) Average COD
(%) Loadings %
JAN 178 76 124 104 58 79 34 12.9 8.4 286 187 34
FEB 191 110 146 118 64 85 42 13.9 8.0 301 193 35
MAR 182 95 136 97 73 82 39 12.3 7.4 282 187 33
APR 204 124 169 110 83 95 42 14.7 8.3 326 205 37
MAY 252 108 169 131 90 110 33 14.0 9.2 334 222 33
JUN 179 124 151 112 90 98 34 12.2 7.9 319 206 35
JUL 177 116 154 117 88 104 32 11.5 7.8 333 205 38
AUG 197 116 157 119 88 101 35 10.9 7.0 335 218 35
SEP 170 140 159 106 90 99 38 10.9 6.8 355 231 35
OCT 197 105 152 134 57 91 40 12.2 7.2 307 191 37
NOV 163 89 111 79 53 66 40 11.1 6.7 260 156 39
DEC 223 56 117 88 53 70 35 12.8 7.7 253 161 34
# Samples - - 102 - - 102 101 102 102 363 365 363

Maximum-Yr. 252 - - 134 - - 67 22.6 10.9 512 287 69
Minimum-Yr. - 56 - - 53 - -9 8.3 5.4 148 110 3
Average-Yr. - - 146 - - 90 37 12.4 7.7 308 197 35
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TABLE 5-5: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
SUMMARY
MBAS (mg/L) Comp. 1.3 0.5 1.0 3.4 0.7 1.8
Oil & Grease (mg/L) Grab 32 4.0 12 16 3.0 10
Phenols (mg/L) Grab 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.04 <0.01 <0.02
Arsenic Total Comp. 0.9 <0.5 <0.6 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
Boron Total Comp. 193 96 153 208 98 155
Chromium Dissolved Comp. 1.5 <0.5 <0.7 1.2 <0.5 <0.6
Cobalt Total Comp. 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Cobalt Dissolved Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Iron Total Comp. 2780 953 1490 1730 662 1040
Lead Total Comp. 7.5 2.2 4.7 4.2 1.5 2.7
Mercury Total Comp. 0.38 <0.05 <0.12 0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Selenium Total Comp. 0.6 <0.5 <0.6 0.6 <0.5 <0.6
Silver Total Comp. 0.7 <0.5 <0.6 0.6 <0.5 <0.6
Zinc Total Comp. 139 72 98 98 58 76
NOTE: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the number values are used in the
calculations. The sign is added back to the calculated average value. See Appendix A3-10 & A3-11 for more
details.
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TABLE 5-6: LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY
INFLUENT EFFLUENT
N-Nitrate 78 <0.7 <24 <8.6 75 <0.7 <22 <7.7
N-Nitrite 19 <0.7 <4.8 <1.8 13 <0.7 <3.5 <1.3
N-Ammonia 1340 1060 1260 460 1860 1600 1700 619
Sulphate 3900 2680 3190 1160 4130 2610 3260 1190
MBAS 104 49 76 28 230 67 141 51
Oil & Grease 2250 327 945 345 1350 337 814 297
Phenols 2.0 0.7 1.5 0.5 2.7 <0.8 <1.4 <0.5
Cyanide Total <2.3 <1.4 <1.7 <0.7 <2.3 <1.4 <1.7 <0.7
Aluminum Total 56 24 36 13 33 13 22 8
Arsenic Total 0.07 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.07 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Barium Total 2.6 1.5 2.2 0.8 2.1 1.1 1.6 0.6
Boron Total 14 11 12 4.5 14 11 12 4.6
Boron Dissolved 13 11 12 4.4 13 11 12 4.3
Calcium Total 1910 1240 1490 545 1910 1130 1430 521
Cadmium Total 0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.007 <0.03 <0.02 <0.02 <0.007
Cadmium Dissolved <0.03 <0.02 <0.02 <0.007 <0.03 <0.02 <0.02 <0.007
Chromium Total 0.33 0.09 0.17 0.06 0.19 0.06 0.10 0.04
Chromium Dissolved 0.11 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.08 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Cobalt Total 0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 <0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Cobalt Dissolved <0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 <0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Copper Total 9.3 5.2 7.0 2.5 6.4 3.5 5.2 1.9
Copper Dissolved 1.6 0.9 1.2 0.4 2.2 0.8 1.4 0.5
Iron Total 203 64 121 44 141 45 85 31
Iron Dissolved 19 11 15 5.6 29 14 21 7.5
Lead Total 0.66 0.25 0.39 0.14 0.38 0.14 0.22 0.08
Lead Dissolved 0.07 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.08 <0.04 <0.06 <0.02
Magnesium Total 1709 955 1300 475 1640 926 1250 457
Manganese Total 7.3 3.4 5.5 2.0 6.7 3.1 5.2 1.9
Manganese Dissolved 5.3 2.5 4.0 1.4 5.3 2.5 4.0 1.5
Mercury Total 0.031 <0.005 <0.009 <0.004 0.006 <0.004 <0.004 <0.002
Nickel Total 0.90 0.23 0.48 0.17 0.44 0.16 0.25 0.09
Selenium Total 0.1 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.1 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Silver Total 0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.06 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Zinc Total 9.8 6.7 7.9 2.9 7.1 5.6 6.2 2.3
Zinc Dissolved 3.6 2.1 2.6 1.0 3.9 2.6 3.1 1.1
Method: Maximums, minimums and averages calculated from loadings obtained for each sampling date.
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2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY
The quality of effluent from the Lulu Island WWTP in 2012 is summarized in the following table, along
TABLE 6-1: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY TABLE
Operational Certificate Requirement - ME-00233, April 23, 2004

Compliance Parameters Frequency OC Limits Max. Value Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Yr to Date
for the Year
Total Flow (MLD) Daily 233 98.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (mg/L)* 3/week 45 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (Tonnes/Day)* 3/week 3.6 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Susp. Solids (Tonnes/Day) 5/week 4.5 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chlorine Residual (mg/L)** Daily <0.1 <0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disinfection Failure - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plant Bypass - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Secondary Bypass 2ADW - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* cBOD reported 1/week when COD are reported 5/week
Sample Year 2012

Monitoring Parameters OC Type Maximum Minimum Average
pH**** 1/month Grab 7.5 6.8 7.1
Toxicity, 96 hour LC50 (% v/v) 1/month Grab >100 >100 >100
Ammonia (mg/L)**** 1/week Grab 39.3 20.2 29.7
COD (mg/L) 5/week Comp 93 85 90
Fecal Coliform (Summer) MPN 1/week Grab 1300 <20 25***
Residual Chlorine (mg/L)** daily Grab <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Oil and Grease (mg/L) - Grab 4 <3 <4
Suphate (mg/L) 1/month Comp 22.3 17.3 19.7
Arsenic, Total (µg/L) - Comp 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
Barium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 8 3 4
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Cobalt, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 0.9 <0.5 <0.7
Lead, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 1.0 <0.5 <0.6
Manganese, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 63 22 35
*** Fecal Coliform results are geomean values and only done during chlorination as per new Operational Certificate.
**** Minimum, Maximum and average values are calculated from weekly grab data.
Note 1. Toxicity requirements, April 23, 2004 Operational Certificate: If a fish bioassay toxicity test fails to meet or exceed a LC 50 value of 100%, the
Note 2: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the calculations. The sign is added back to the calculated
average value.
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calendar year.

2004 3.0 3.0
2005 3.2 3.5
2006 3.4 4.0
parameters: Total daily discharge flow, carbonaceous BOD (cBOD), suspended solids, chlorine residual
and maximum daily loading for cBOD and suspended solids.

Lulu Island WWTP had only one instance of non-compliance in 2012 as shown in Table 6-1.
Effluent bypasses
Operational Certificate ME-00233 Requirement

“For flows less than two times dry weather flow, wastewater bypassing the
designated treatment works is prohibited unless the approval of the Regional Waste
Manager is obtained and confirmed in writing. Wastewater flows exceeding the
capacity of the secondary treatment works may bypass those works when flows are
greater than two times measured dry weather flow, provided that primary effluent
standards are maintained for the effluent not receiving secondary treatment.”
There was no bypassing of the secondary treatment process in 2012.
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Plant bypasses
On November 19, there was a brief power interruption of approximately 5 minutes resulting in the
discharge of about 0.33 ML of untreated wastewater.
Disinfection
Operational Certificate ME-00233 Requirement

“The effluent shall be disinfected between April 1 and October 31 so that the Fraser
River fecal coliform water quality objective is not exceeded at the edge of the initial
dilution zone as described in the Municipal Sewage Regulation.
Final effluent was disinfected with sodium hypochlorite solution (SHS) and dechlorinated using sodium
bisulfite (SBS) solution before being discharged to the Fraser River. The average chlorine dosage was 2.5
mg/L, and the average SBS dosage as SO2 was 2.5 mg/L.
initial dilution zone (IDZ) are summarized in Table 6-2. In 2012, the calculated results for fecal coliform
levels at the edge of the IDZ met the Fraser River fecal water quality objective (WQO) of 200 MPN/100
mL from May through October.
TABLE 6-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE LULU ISLAND WWTP IDZ
Max 30 day Gmean* - 24 28 53 47 24 25
Dil Factor** - 8 8 8 8 8 8
IDZ Result *** - 3.0 3.4 6.6 5.9 3.1 3.1
** Dil Factor - minimum dilution factor for initial dilution zone at the Lulu Island WWTP outfall.
*** IDZ Result (MPN/100mL) - determined by calculation of Geometric Mean of fecal coliforms levels in the
receiving water due to discharges of final effluent, for 30 day periods at the edge of the initial dilution zone (IDZ).
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The Lulu Island WWTP treated a total of 25,992ML in 2012. The average flow of 71.0 MLD was 0.7%
lower as compared to last year’s average of 71.5 MLD. The highest daily flow of 98.7 MLD was recorded
in December 19 while the maximum peak flow of 1.67 m3/sec or 145 MLD was reported on February 24.
The influent BOD concentrations were between 182 to 316 mg/L with an average of 263 mg/L. The
influent SS concentrations were between 148 to 283 mg/L with an average of 201 mg/L. Influent SS
loadings of 5,210 tonnes/year was 6.2% higher while BOD loadings of 6,856 tonnes/year was 3.1%
higher as compared to last year’s data.
The plant’s overall performance was very good. The effluent suspended solids (SS) concentrations were
between 3 to 14 mg/L with an average of 5 mg/L. The effluent carbonaceous BOD levels were between
<4 to 15 mg/L with an average of <5 mg/L. The effluent SS loading of 142 tonnes/year was 0.1% lower
and effluent cBOD loading of 126 tonnes/year was 1.9% lower than in 2011.
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In 2012, the average reduction of suspended solids was 97% and average reduction of BOD was 98%.
2001 73.9 216 12 5802 326 231 11 6229 289
2002 76.4 189 8 5270 234 197 8 5539 234
2003 79.3 210 8 6062 237 204 6 5954 185
2004 79.1 206 7 5947 202 218 6 6310 174
2005 76.5 219 7 6088 198 228 6 6347 164
2006 80.0 217 6 6313 179 216 <7 6314 189
2007 77.8 237 7 6718 187 221 <6 6232 159
2008 74.2 232 5 6261 147 225 <6 6180 131
2009 76.2 * 5 * 133 * <6 * 145
2010 73.5 176* 5 4661* 141 252* <5 6748* 126
2011 71.5 188 5 4907 143 254 <5 6652 129
2012 71.0 201 5 5210 142 263 <5 6856 126
* Annual data for 2009 and for the first quarter of 2010 for influent suspended solids and BOD were not reported due to data
anomalies associated with the location of the raw influent sampler. The raw influent sampler was relocated to the junction box
at the north fence line on March 29, 2010 and 2010 data reported is for the April through December period.”

The secondary process continued to operate very well with three trickling filters (TF), three aeration
tanks in contact mode and four secondary clarifiers. Secondary process units were out of service for
repair, preventive maintenance or in standby mode on the following dates:
 Trickling Filter #1 July 04 to December 31 ( 181 days)

 Trickling Filter #2 January 01 to Mar 26 ( 86 days)
 Trickling Filter #3 April 04 to June 11 ( 69 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #1 August 01 to August 24 ( 24 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #2 August 27 to September 04 ( 9 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #3 July 16 to July 31 ( 16 days)
 Secondary Clarifier #4 September 04 to September 12 ( 9 days)
 Solids Contact Tank #1 January 01 to July 14 ( 196 days)
 Solids Contact Tank #2 July 19 to July 23 ( 5 days)
 Solids Contact Tank #3 July 25 to August 6 ( 13 days)
 Solids Contact Tank #4 August 8 to December 31 ( 146 days)
The overall soluble cBOD (scBOD) removal across the trickling filters was between 63 to 91% with an
average of 83%. The overall trickling effluent scBOD concentrations were in the range of 9 to 37 mg/L.
Trickling Filter #4 is provided with a motor driven distributor arm while the other 3 TFs operate using
hydraulically driven distributors. The motor drive on TF 4 was in service all year.
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The mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) were in the range of 1,220 to 1,900 mg/L with average of
1,480 mg/L. The average mean cell residence time (MCRT) was 1.7 day and it varied from 1.4 day to 2.6
days.
6.4 SOLIDS TREATMENT

Primary sludge from the primary sedimentation tanks were thickened via one gravity thickener and
screened in one sludge screen. The average Thickened Screened Primary Sludge (TSPS) was 4.1%.
One Dissolved Air Flotation Thickener (DAFT) unit was used to thicken waste secondary sludge from the
mixed liquor channel. The average Thickened Wasted Secondary Sludge (TWSS) total solids were 4.1%.
The average polymer dosage was 3.0 kg/tonne which was 7% higher as compared to last year’s average
of 2.8 kg/tone.
Primary sludge and secondary sludge were mixed in a sludge blending tank. Mixed sludge treated
averaged approximately 65% primary sludge and 35% secondary sludge over the year with seasonal
variation to accommodate the changing biomass requirements for secondary treatment. The average
total and volatile solids of the mixed sludge were 4.0% and 88.1% respectively.
Digestion was very stable with two mesophilic digesters operating in parallel mode for the entire year.
The average hydraulic retention time was 29 days with volatile solids reduction of 60% and organic
loading rate of 1.22 kg/m3 - day. Bicarbonate alkalinity concentrations ranged between 3,780 and 4.720
mg/L.
6.5 DEWATERED SLUDGE

Digested sludge dewatering is via two centrifuges. One centrifuge was normally operationed six times
per week with an average run time of 12.4 hours. The average dewatered sludge (biosolids) total solids
content was 24.0%. Average solids recovery was 93% and average centrate suspended solids was 1,290
mg/L. The average polymer dosage was 10.8 kg/tonne which was 9% lower than last year’s average of
11.8 kg/tonne.
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TABLE 6-4: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
MONTH Max. Total Daily Average Ave. Grab Total Ammonia 96 hr LC50
Inst.Flow Effluent Flow Composite pH pH mg/L as N (%v/v)
Rate (MLD) RAW FINAL FINAL FINAL EFFLUENT FINAL
(m3/sec) Max. Min. Ave. INF EFF EFF Comp Grab EFF
JAN 1.33 77.9 63.8 70.2 7.0 7.6 7.0 29.9 29.0 >100
FEB 1.67 96.9 67.7 72.7 7.0 7.5 7.0 29.5 29.9 >100
MAR 1.63 77.4 65.6 70.7 7.0 7.5 7.2 30.0 31.3 >100
APR 1.29 76.1 65.9 70.2 7.1 7.6 7.2 30.4 32.2 >100
MAY 1.19 72.4 65.1 68.5 7.0 7.6 7.1 31.4 30.3 >100
JUN 1.14 72.9 66.0 69.7 7.0 7.6 7.1 31.1 30.9 >100
JUL 1.29 76.0 66.1 70.3 7.0 7.6 7.1 30.8 29.1 >100
AUG 1.33 74.1 67.6 70.3 6.9 7.5 7.0 29.4 28.5 >100
SEP 1.17 72.9 64.5 68.9 7.0 7.5 7.1 30.6 28.7 >100
OCT 1.45 87.2 66.0 71.8 7.0 7.5 7.0 30.4 28.0 >100
NOV 1.52 82.9 64.4 72.0 7.0 7.5 7.1 28.8 27.4 >100
DEC 1.66 98.7 69.3 77.1 7.1 7.5 7.0 28.0 29.7 >100
# Samples - - - 366 363 360 55 95 94 12

Maximum-Yr. 1.67 98.7 - - 7.3 7.8 7.5 33.0 39.3 >100
Minimum-Yr. - - 63.8 - 6.6 7.1 6.8 18.5 20.2 >100
Average-Yr. - - - 71.0 7.0 7.5 7.1 29.8 29.7 >100
MONTH Conductivity Ave Ave Ave. Average Residual Fec. Coliform

(µmhos/cm) Chloride Temp. Chlorine Residual Chlorine SO2 (MPN/100mL) Final
Dosage Final Effluent Effluent
(mg/L) (oC) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L)
RAW FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL Effluent Monthly Max Geomean
INF EFF EFF EFF EFF Before SO2 After SO2 Outfall Geomean in month
JAN 524 581 54 13 - - - - - -
FEB 504 562 55 14 - - - - - -
MAR 558 617 61 14 1.2 0.9 <0.1 1.1 - -
APR 546 613 66 17 1.7 0.7 <0.1 1.2 19 -
MAY 548 625 74 18 1.9 0.7 <0.1 1.3 23 24
JUN 520 594 63 19 1.9 0.7 <0.1 1.3 25 28
JUL 503 576 60 20 2.3 0.7 <0.1 1.2 48 53
AUG 490 563 52 22 3.0 0.6 <0.1 1.3 22 47
SEP 501 577 57 22 3.6 0.8 <0.1 1.1 23 24
OCT 540 614 69 20 3.1 0.7 <0.1 0.9 20 25
NOV 539 593 62 18 - - - - - -
DEC 539 589 60 16 - - - - - -
# Samples 363 360 51 55 215 220 220 225 60 61

Maximum-Yr. 736 750 91 23 4.6 1.3 <0.1 2.8 1300 53
Minimum-Yr. 373 363 48 12 1.2 0.4 <0.1 0.3 <20 18
Average-Yr. 526 592 61 18 2.5 0.7 <0.1 1.2 - 26
Geomean - - - - 25 -
(1) pH, Ammonia, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature,Residual Chlorine, 96 hour LC50 and Coliform are determined on grab samples;
all other parameters are determined on 24 hr. flow proportioned composite samples.
(2) Residual Chlorine were taken before and after dechlorination, mg/L.
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TABLE 6-4 CONT'D: LULU ISLAND WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MONTH Total Suspended Solids Total Susp. Solids Ave. Suspended Solids Ave. VSS Vol. Susp. Solids
(mg/L) Average % Reduction Loadings (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) Ave. % Reduction
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT RAW FINAL RAW FINAL
JAN 210 160 185 9 5 7 68 96 13.0 0.5 172 6 68 96
FEB 231 157 190 8 5 6 67 97 13.9 0.5 176 6 68 97
MAR 227 159 198 10 4 6 69 97 14.0 0.4 186 6 70 97
APR 228 169 195 7 4 5 68 97 13.7 0.4 185 5 70 97
MAY 230 168 204 7 4 5 70 98 14.0 0.3 193 4 71 98
JUN 247 187 215 6 4 5 70 98 15.0 0.3 198 4 71 98
JUL 259 192 221 7 3 5 72 98 15.5 0.3 205 4 73 98
AUG 283 183 222 8 3 5 72 98 15.6 0.3 207 5 73 98
SEP 266 184 207 7 4 5 71 98 14.3 0.3 196 5 72 98
OCT 239 183 207 6 4 5 71 98 14.9 0.3 192 4 72 98
NOV 214 160 185 14 4 6 70 97 13.3 0.4 170 6 70 97
DEC 210 148 178 11 5 6 66 97 13.7 0.5 166 6 67 96
# Samples - - 366 - - 361 365 361 366 361 241 237 240 237
Maximum-Yr. 283 - - 14 - - 79 99 22.4 1.2 263 13 80 99
Minimum-Yr. - 148 - - 3 - 59 93 11.0 0.2 139 3 60 93
Average-Yr. - - 201 - - 5 70 97 14.2 0.4 188 5 70 97
Total to Date - Suspended Solids Loadings (Tonnes): 5,210 142
MONTH BOD cBOD BOD Average BOD/cBOD Average COD COD

(mg/L) (mg/L) Average % Reduction Loadings (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) Ave. % Reduction
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT BOD cBOD RAW FINAL
JAN 255 187 236 8 <4 <6 45 97 17.0 <0.5 517 55 44 89
FEB 298 221 270 6 <4 <5 47 98 19.5 <0.4 525 51 45 90
MAR 295 241 273 5 <4 <5 47 98 19.1 <0.4 543 52 46 91
APR 289 248 262 5 <4 <5 42 98 18.5 <0.4 535 55 45 90
MAY 294 257 271 5 <4 <5 43 98 18.8 <0.4 564 56 46 90
JUN 287 239 264 4 <4 <4 47 98 18.4 <0.3 570 54 46 91
JUL 299 261 283 6 <4 <5 44 98 20.0 <0.4 598 56 49 91
AUG 316 262 288 6 <4 <5 47 98 20.4 <0.4 585 56 47 91
SEP 292 261 273 5 <4 <5 44 98 18.9 <0.4 566 54 46 91
OCT 286 246 268 4 <4 <4 42 99 19.1 <0.3 560 51 46 91
NOV 273 201 234 15 <4 <6 47 98 17.0 <0.5 514 53 45 90
DEC 270 182 229 13 <4 <6 44 98 18.2 <0.5 487 51 45 90
# Samples - - 102 - - 123 100 99 102 123 352 258 242 245
Maximum-Yr. 316 - - 15 - - 58 99 22.9 1.2 715 74 56 93
Minimum-Yr. - 182 - - <4 - 32 93 14.1 <0.3 397 38 33 85
Average-Yr. - - 263 - - <5 45 98 18.7 <0.4 547 54 46 90
Total to Date - Biochemical Oxygen Demand Loadings (Tonnes): 6,856 126
(1) pH, Ammonia, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature,Residual Chlorine, 96 hour LC50 and Coliform are determined on grab samples;
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TABLE 6-5: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
SUMMARY
N-Nitrite (mg/L) Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.28 <0.01 <0.08
MBAS (mg/L) Grab 4.0 1.6 2.8 0.4 0.2 0.3
Oil & Grease (mg/L) Grab 37 17 26 4 <3 <4
Phenols (mg/L) Grab 0.05 0.02 0.04 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Arsenic Total Comp. 1.2 0.8 0.9 0.8 <0.5 <0.6
Boron Total Comp. 118 90 105 132 90 111
Boron Dissolved Comp. 115 88 100 127 <100 <107
Chromium Dissolved Comp. 3.9 0.6 1.1 1.7 <0.5 <0.7
Cobalt Total Comp. 1.4 0.8 1.0 0.9 <0.5 <0.7
Cobalt Dissolved Comp. 0.9 <0.5 <0.7 0.7 <0.5 <0.6
Iron Total Comp. 2730 1790 2140 334 216 264
Lead Total Comp. 7.7 2.4 3.4 1.0 <0.5 <0.6
Manganese Total Comp. 100 61.9 80.4 62.9 21.8 35.2
Mercury Total Comp. 0.72 0.07 0.18 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Silver Total Comp. 1.2 <0.5 <0.8 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Zinc Total Comp. 169 81 102 71 21 34
Note: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the calculations.
The sign is added back to the calculated average value. See Appendix A4-10 & A4-11 for more details.
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TABLE 6-6: LULU ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY
INFLUENT EFFLUENT
Parameters kg/Day per year kg/Day per year
N-Nitrate 2.1 <0.7 <1.1 <0.4 5.6 <0.7 <2.1 <0.8
N-Nitrite <0.8 <0.7 <0.8 <0.3 19.8 <0.7 <5.2 <1.9
N-Ammonia 1910 1650 1780 650 2770 1850 2260 826
Sulphate 1430 700 958 351 1710 1170 1390 511
MBAS 304 111 199 72.9 28.0 14.2 21.8 8.0
Oil & Grease 2590 1240 1830 669 304 203 239 87
Phenols 3.5 1.4 2.5 0.9 <0.8 <0.7 <0.8 <0.3
Cyanide Total <1.6 <1.4 <1.5 <0.6 <1.6 <1.4 <1.5 <0.6
Aluminum Total 36 24 30 11 3.4 1.9 2.5 0.9
Arsenic Total 0.085 0.054 0.065 0.024 0.057 <0.034 <0.043 <0.016
Barium Total 1.59 1.18 1.37 0.50 0.53 0.18 0.25 0.09
Boron Total 9.0 6.8 7.5 2.7 9.4 6.9 7.8 2.9
Boron Dissolved 8.7 6.2 7.0 2.6 9.0 <6.5 <7.6 <2.8
Calcium Total 1050 567 734 269 996 474 644 236
Cadmium Total 0.04 <0.02 <0.02 <0.007 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.006
Cadmium Dissolved <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.006 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.006
Chromium Total 0.48 0.11 0.20 0.07 0.13 0.04051 0.06 0.02
Chromium Dissolved 0.27 0.04 0.07 0.03 0.12 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Cobalt Total 0.11 0.06 0.07 0.03 0.07 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Cobalt Dissolved 0.07 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.05 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02
Copper Total 8.4 3.5 5.7 2.1 2.1 0.9 1.4 0.5
Iron Total 193 125 151 55 23 15 19 6.8
Iron Dissolved 63 44 55 20 12 8.7 10.3 3.8
Lead Total 0.53 0.16 0.24 0.09 0.07 <0.04 <0.04 <0.02
Lead Dissolved 0.11 <0.04 <0.05 <0.02 0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.02
Magnesium Total 396 265 308 113 374 238 292 107
Manganese Total 7.1 4.3 5.7 2.1 4.4 1.5 2.5 0.9
Mercury Total 0.049 0.005 0.013 0.005 <0.01 <0.004 <0.004 <0.002
Nickel Total 5.18 0.23 1.05 0.38 5.45 0.13 0.69 0.25
Selenium Total 0.05 <0.04 <0.04 <0.02 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.02
Silver Total 0.09 <0.04 <0.06 <0.02 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.02
Zinc Total 11.6 5.7 7.2 2.6 5.0 1.5 2.4 0.9
Zinc Dissolved 3.3 1.1 1.6 0.6 4.3 1.2 2.0 0.7
Method: Maximums, minimums and averages calculated from loadings obtained for each
sampling date.
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2012 ANNUAL SUMMARY

The quality of effluent from the Northwest Langley WWTP in 2012 is summarized in the following table,
along with compliance parameters listed in the Operational Certificate.
TABLE 7-1: NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

Operational Certificate Requirement - ME-04339, April 23, 2004
for the Year Date
Total Flow (MLD) Daily 42 15.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (mg/L) 1/week 45 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
cBOD (Tonnes/Day) 1/week 0.50 0.25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Susp. Solids (Tonnes/Day) 1/week 0.50 0.52 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Disinfection Failure - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OC Sample Year 2012

pH* 1/month Grab 7.6 6.8 7.2
Toxicity, 96 hour LC50 (% v/v) 1/month Grab >100 >100 >100
Ammonia (mg/L)* 1/month Grab 32.3 7 18.3
Temperature oC 1/month Grab 21 8.5 14
Fecal Coliform (Summer) MPN** 1/month Grab 840 <20 31
Oil and Grease (mg/L) - Grab <4 <3 <4
Suphate (mg/L) 1/month Comp 44.4 35.5 39.8
Arsenic, Total (µg/L) - Comp 1.0 0.5 0.7
Cadmium, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 0.3 <0.2 <0.3
Cobalt, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Lead, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 2.2 0.6 1.0
Manganese, Total (µg/L) 1/month Comp 61 33 51
* Minimum, Maximum and average values are calculated from all available weekkly grab data.
** Fecal Coliform results are monthly geomean values and are only done during the disinfection period under the new Operational Certificate.
Note 2. In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the calculations. The sign is added back to the
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April 23, 2004. The operational certificate included the following compliance levels

calendar year.

2004 0.35 0.35
2005 0.40 0.40
2006 0.45 0.45
parameters: Total daily discharge flow, carbonaceous BOD (cBOD), suspended solids, chlorine residual
and maximum daily loadings for cBOD and suspended solids.

In 2012, Northwest Langley WWTP met all the requirements for flow, chlorine residual, suspended solids
concentration, cBOD concentration and cBOD loading. The only parameter exceeded in 2012 was
suspended solids loading. A compliance summary for these parameters is shown in Table 7-1.
The daily discharge loading for total suspended solids on February 24 was above the Operational
Certificate limit due to high flow conditions.
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Bypasses
prohibited unless the approval of the Regional Waste manager is obtained and
Disinfection
“The effluent shall be disinfected between April 1 and October 31 so that the
Fraser River fecal coliform water quality objective is not exceeded at the edge of
the initial dilution zone as described in the Municipal Sewage Regulation.
If chlorine is used, the effluent shall be dechlorinated prior to discharge to reduce

the chlorine residual below the detection limit.”
Northwest Langley WWTP disinfected the final effluent using sodium hypochlorite solution (SHS) and
dechlorinated the effluent to less than 0.1 mg/L using sodium bisulfite solution (SBS). The average SHS
dosage as chlorine was 1.9 mg/L and the average SBS dosage as SO2 was 2.9 mg/L.
initial dilution zone (IDZ) are summarized in Table 7-2. In 2012, the calculated results for fecal coliform
levels at the edge of the IDZ met the Fraser River fecal water quality objective (WQO) of 200
MPN/100mL from May through October.
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TABLE 7-2: 30 DAY FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN AT THE NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP IDZ
Max 30 day Gmean* - 35 32 52 51 29 90
Dilution Factor** - 51 51 51 51 51 51
IDZ Result *** - 0.69 0.62 1.02 1.01 0.56 1.76
** Dilution Factor - minimum dilution factor for initial dilution zone at the Annacis Island WWTP outfall.

The Northwest Langley WWTP treated a total of 4,453 ML in 2012. The average daily flow of 12.2 MLD
was a slight increase of 1.1 % as compared to 2011 data. The highest daily flow of 15.8 MLD occurred on
October 31.
The influent suspended solids concentrations ranged from 143 to 436 mg/L with an average of 236
mg/L. The influent BOD concentrations varied from 111 to 381 mg/L with an average of 289 mg/L. The
influent suspended solids loading was 10.1% higher while the BOD loading was 0.1% higher than the in
2011 data.
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TABLE 7-3: 2003 - 2012 ANNUAL DATA FOR FLOW, SUSPENDED SOLIDS AND BOD
2003 9.2 208 <13 705 43 251 9 839 31
2004 9.3 256 11 861 39 304 8 1030 28
2005 9.2 241 18 810 62 297 10 996 35
2006 9.9 203 14 730 53 255 <9 908 29
2007 10.9 198 16 786 63 264 <10 1050 40
2008 11.0 207 16 831 65 295 <11 1173 43
2009 11.6 227 18 955 77 309 <12 1300 51
2010 11.9 251 19 1084 83 297 <10 1302 44
2011 12.0 217 22 952 96 285 11 1288 49
2012 12.2 236 21 1049 96 289 12 1290 55
The plant continued to produce effluent quality that meets the requirements of the operational
certificate. The effluent suspended solids concentrations were between 12 and 38 mg/L with average of
21 mg/L. The effluent cBOD concentrations were between 7 mg/L and 20 mg/L with an average of 12
mg/L. The average effluent suspended solids loading and cBOD loadings were higher by 0.2% and 13.2%
as compared to last year’s data. The plant attained average reductions of 91% and 96% respectively for
SS and BOD.
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The secondary process operated with two-thirds of Trickling Filter #1 and two activated sludge tanks in
service for the year. Approximately 46% of plant flow passed through the plant equalization pond before
discharging to the trickling filter (TF). The remaining 54% of the raw influent flowed directly to the TF.
The average soluble cBOD removal across the trickling filters was 77%.
A refinement of the sampling regimen was implemented this 2012. Blend of raw influent and
equalization pond effluent composite samples was used as trickling filter influent (TFI) sample starting
on March 1st. TFI composite sampler was taken out of service. Return secondary sludge (RSS) sample
was discontinued. RSS is calculated value using activated sludge (AS) and TF effluent concentrations.
Clarifier blanket depth readings and suspended solids concentration testing was started on May 28th.
Northwest Langley WWTP operated with two activated sludge (AS) tanks in service. AS#2 was the
standby unit all year. The average Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) concentration was 1,777 mg/L
and average Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) without the clarifier solids was 1.2 day. In 2012, lower
solids inventory was targeted as compared to previous years.
The monitoring program that was started in April 2006 on one of the industrial discharges continued
until October 2012. Daily discharge flow and duration were recorded and composite samples were
tested for pH, SS, COD and tBOD.
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7.4 SLUDGE TREATMENT
The operation of the aerobic digestion process was discontinued on February. Undigested thickened
wasted secondary sludge was trucked to Annacis Island WWTP for the rest of the year.
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TABLE 7-4: NW LANGLEY WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
MONTH Max. Total Daily Average Comp. pH Average Average 96 hr
Inst.Flow Effluent Flow pH Units Grab pH Grab NH3 LC50
Rate (MLD) RAW FINAL FINAL (mg/L) (%v/v)
(m3/sec) Max. Min. Ave. INF EFF EFF FINAL EFF EFF
JAN 0.20 15.0 9.7 12.4 7.5 7.6 7.2 26.8 >100
FEB 0.26 15.4 10.6 12.3 7.3 7.5 7.1 24.4 >100
MAR 0.40 14.5 10.3 12.5 7.5 7.5 7.3 24.2 >100
APR 0.26 14.6 10.0 12.0 7.3 7.7 7.3 24.4 >100
MAY 0.18 13.4 10.8 12.0 7.3 7.6 7.3 17.6 >100
JUN 0.22 14.0 10.0 12.5 7.3 7.5 7.3 10.9 >100
JUL 0.19 13.8 7.9 11.7 7.3 7.6 7.3 11.2 >100
AUG 0.14 12.1 10.1 11.2 7.3 7.6 7.2 15.5 >100
SEP 0.19 13.3 9.3 11.1 7.2 7.5 7.1 14.5 >100
OCT 0.32 15.8 10.6 12.2 7.3 7.5 7.2 14.3 >100
NOV 0.32 15.0 11.2 12.9 7.4 7.3 7.1 11.0 >100
DEC 0.22 15.4 11.3 13.2 7.4 7.4 7.2 18.7 >100
# Samples - - - 366 247 247 157 61 12

Maximum-Yr. 0.40 15.8 - - 8 8 7.6 32.3 >100
Minimum-Yr. - - 7.9 - 6.8 7 6.8 7.0 >100
Average-Yr. - - - 12.2 7.4 7.5 7.2 18.3 >100
MONTH Ave Temp Ave. Diss. Oxygen Ave. Chlorine Ave. Residual Chlorine Residual Fec. Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Calc. Final Effluent SO2 Final Effluent
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( C) (mg/L) Dosage (mg/L)
FINAL RAW FINAL (mg/L) (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Max Geomean
EFF INF EFF EFF Before SO2 After SO2 Outfall Geomean in month
JAN 11 6.8 3.8 - - - - - -
FEB 11 6.8 3.8 - - - - - -
MAR 12 7.2 4.1 1.4 1.0 <0.1 1.83 - -
APR 14 6.6 4.8 1.3 0.8 <0.1 2.23 37 -
MAY 15 6.3 4.5 1.5 0.8 <0.1 2.25 26 35
JUN 17 6.0 4.2 2.2 0.9 <0.1 1.94 27 32
JUL 19 3.8 5.6 2.2 0.7 <0.1 2.36 52 52
AUG 20 6.1 4.1 2.5 0.8 <0.1 2.34 25 51
SEP 19 5.8 4.2 2.1 0.8 <0.1 2.45 30 29
OCT 16 6.4 4.0 1.9 0.6 <0.1 2.35 86 90
NOV 15 5.9 3.9 - - - - - -
DEC 12 6.2 4.9 - - - - - -
# Samples 155 128 128 216 216 216 216 61 61

Maximum-Yr. 21 8.2 7.1 3.1 1.2 <0.1 3.60 840 90
Minimum-Yr. 8.5 3.1 3.0 1.1 0.35 <0.1 1.33 <20 18
Average-Yr. 14 6.5 4.2 1.9 0.8 <0.1 2.27 - 37
Geomean - - - - - - - 31 -
(1) ammonia, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature,Residual Chlorine(taken before and after dechlorination),
Residual SO2, 96 hour LC50 and Coliform are determined on grab samples;
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TABLE 7-4: CONT’D: NW LANGLEY WWTP - 2012 ROUTINE MONITORING RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MONTH Total Suspended Solids AVE Total Susp. Solids Average VSS
(mg/L) TSS Average Loadings VSS %
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT % (Tonnes/day) (mg/L) Average
Max. Min. Ave. Max. Min. Ave. Reduct. INF EFF INF EFF Reduction
JAN 390 143 218 38 15 25 88 2.7 0.31 195 23 88
FEB 436 170 230 34 20 26 88 2.8 0.32 215 23 89
MAR 382 176 241 29 16 22 90 3.0 0.28 221 20 91
APR 356 181 235 26 17 21 91 2.8 0.26 212 19 91
MAY 330 185 251 21 14 18 93 3.0 0.21 234 16 93
JUN 294 178 236 27 15 22 90 2.9 0.28 222 20 91
JUL 272 176 237 28 20 24 90 2.8 0.28 222 22 90
AUG 322 205 247 25 14 19 92 2.8 0.22 237 18 92
SEP 308 208 252 29 13 20 92 2.8 0.22 238 19 92
OCT 329 177 237 36 14 23 90 2.9 0.28 222 21 90
NOV 279 170 224 26 12 18 92 2.9 0.24 208 17 92
DEC 328 173 225 28 13 19 91 3.0 0.25 211 17 92
# Samples - - 363 - - 362 359 363 362 243 243 241

Maximum-Yr. 436 - - 38 - - 96 5.1 0.52 392 36 96
Minimum-Yr. - 143 - - 12 - 78 1.8 0.12 150 11 83
Average-Yr. - - 236 - - 21 91 2.9 0.26 220 20 91
Total to Date - Suspended Solids Loadings (Tonnes): 1049 95.7
MONTH AVE BOD/cBOD Average COD (mg/L)

Carbonaceous
Biochemical Oxygen Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (mg/L) Demand (mg/L) BOD Average Loadings Total
RAW INFLUENT FINAL EFFLUENT % (Tonnes/day) RAW
Max. Min. Ave. Max. Min. Ave. Reduct. INF EFF INF
JAN 287 158 237 20 11 14 94 2.9 0.18 585
FEB 349 211 276 19 11 16 94 3.4 0.19 554
MAR 284 236 263 14 9 12 96 3.2 0.15 566
APR 332 252 285 17 11 13 95 3.6 0.17 568
MAY 369 277 311 14 9 11 97 3.9 0.13 616
JUN 321 111 277 13 8 11 96 3.4 0.14 599
JUL 330 257 308 14 10 12 96 3.4 0.13 602
AUG 372 284 317 16 8 11 97 3.6 0.12 670
SEP 368 301 325 13 7 11 97 3.7 0.12 684
OCT 381 247 313 19 7 12 96 3.8 0.15 630
NOV 339 204 281 16 7 12 96 3.7 0.16 608
DEC 323 224 271 16 8 13 95 3.7 0.17 577
# Samples - - 100 - - 102 99 100 102 359

Maximum-Yr. 381 - - 20 - - 98 4.6 0.25 1160
Minimum-Yr. - 111 - - 7 - 90 1.5 0.1 427
Average-Yr. - - 289 - - 12 96 3.5 0.2 605
Total to Date - BOD Loadings (Tonnes): 1290 55.0 -
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TABLE 7-5: NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
SUMMARY
N-Nitrate (mg/L) Grab 0.78 <0.01 <0.16 3.29 0.14 1.78
N-Nitrite (mg/L) Grab 0.17 <0.01 <0.04 1.23 0.14 0.57
MBAS (mg/L) Grab 1.8 1.0 1.4 0.5 0.2 0.3
Oil & Grease (mg/L) Grab 76 15 27 <4 <3 <4
Phenols (mg/L) Grab 0.07 0.02 0.04 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Boron Total Comp. 491 130 180 182 140 161
Cadmium Total Comp. 4.9 0.2 1.1 0.3 <0.2 <0.3
Cadmium Dissolved Comp. 0.4 <0.2 <0.3 0.2 <0.2 <0.2
Chromium Dissolved Comp. 10.3 6.3 8.2 4.0 2.7 3.3
Cobalt Total Comp. 3.6 0.6 1.0 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Cobalt Dissolved Comp. 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Copper Total Comp. 282 154 206 62.1 37.0 48.0
Iron Total Comp. 1440 734 1030 264 160 214
Lead Total Comp. 8.1 2.6 4.8 2.2 0.6 1.0
Mercury Total Comp. 0.63 0.06 0.16 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
Silver Total Comp. 1.6 0.5 0.9 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Zinc Total Comp. 1180 146 267 80 52 66
Note: In calculating average results, all < or > signs are removed and the numbers are used in the
calculations. The sign is added back to the calculated average value.
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TABLE 7-6: NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM LOADINGS SUMMARY
INFLUENT EFFLUENT
Parameters kg/Day per year kg/Day per year
N-Nitrate 9.2 <0.2 <1.9 <0.7 40.5 1.7 21.5 7.9
N-Nitrite 2.1 <0.2 <0.5 <0.2 15.2 1.7 6.9 2.5
N-Ammonia 420 285 339 124 334 134 217 79
Sulphate 588 332 469 172 547 396 480 176
MBAS 21.2 11.9 16.3 6.0 5.6 2.4 3.9 1.4
Oil & Grease 934 178 326 119 <51 <34 <39 <14
Phenols 0.82 0.24 0.43 0.16 <0.13 <0.12 <0.12 <0.05
Cyanide Total <0.26 <0.23 <0.25 <0.09 <0.26 <0.23 <0.25 <0.09
Aluminum Total 19.6 8.5 11.4 4.2 2.2 1.1 1.5 0.5
Arsenic Total 0.098 0.008 0.018 0.007 0.012 0.006 0.008 0.003
Barium Total 0.68 0.29 0.41 0.15 0.10 0.06 0.09 0.03
Boron Total 6.1 1.6 2.2 0.8 2.2 1.7 1.9 0.7
Boron Dissolved 1.9 1.4 1.7 0.6 2.1 1.6 1.8 0.7
Calcium Total 273 160 224 82 243 141 201 74
Cadmium Total 0.059 0.002 0.014 0.005 0.004 <0.003 <0.003 <0.001
Cadmium Dissolved 0.005 <0.003 <0.003 <0.001 0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.0009
Chromium Total 0.34 0.14 0.21 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.06 0.02
Chromium Dissolved 0.13 0.07 0.10 0.04 0.05 0.03 0.04 0.01
Cobalt Total 0.044 0.007 0.012 0.005 <0.007 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003
Cobalt Dissolved 0.006 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003 <0.007 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003
Copper Total 3.31 1.95 2.48 0.91 0.72 0.45 0.58 0.21
Iron Total 17.1 9.02 12.4 4.53 3.30 1.97 2.58 0.95
Iron Dissolved 3.69 1.95 2.72 1.00 1.70 1.15 1.42 0.52
Lead Total 0.098 0.033 0.057 0.021 0.027 0.007 0.012 0.004
Lead Dissolved 0.019 <0.006 <0.010 <0.004 0.016 <0.006 <0.008 <0.003
Magnesium Total 89 51 73 27 82 48 69 25
Manganese Total 1.17 0.73 0.90 0.33 0.74 0.37 0.62 0.23
Mercury Total 0.0077 0.0008 0.0020 0.0007 <0.0010 <0.0006 <0.0006 <0.0003
Nickel Total 0.55 0.04 0.14 0.05 0.40 0.04 0.11 0.04
Selenium Total 0.018 <0.007 <0.009 <0.004 <0.01 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003
Silver Total 0.019 0.006 0.010 0.004 <0.01 <0.006 <0.006 <0.003
Zinc Total 14.5 1.85 3.24 1.18 0.95 0.62 0.80 0.29
Zinc Dissolved 1.17 0.61 0.85 0.31 0.84 0.53 0.71 0.26
Method: Maximums, minimums and averages calculated from loadings obtained for each sampling date.
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8.1 ANNACIS BIOSOLIDS MONITORING
Results of monthly testing programs for Biosolids and the criteria values required under the Organic
Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR), February, 2002 are shown in the following table:
Class A Arsenic Cadmium Chromium Cobalt Copper Lead Mercury Moly Nickel Selenium Zinc Fecal
Criteria * * Coliform
(MPN/g)
(mg/kg) 75 20 1060 150 2200 500 5 20 180 14 1850 1000
MAX 37 3.5 151 4.99 1610 121 2.7 13.2 30.9 8.0 1630 1200
MIN 4.1 <0.4 50.3 3.56 766 43 0.9 9.9 20.9 6.0 1120 16
AVE 8.9 2.6 77 4.3 916 72 1.7 11.7 26 7.0 1351 122**
# Times
Exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
* Class B Biosolids limits shown for reference ** Geomean for Year
There are no limits for Chromium and Copper for Class A Biosolids
Criteria values for all metal parameters were met throughout 2012. The average concentrations of all
regulated metals were below 75% of the OMRR limits.
Data values produced during 2012 for fecal Coliforms in biosolids exceeded once the Class A criteria. The
maximum value was 1200 MPN/g and the geometric mean for all samples collected in the year was 122
MPN/gram. Biosolids samples were collected approximately three times per week to meet the sample
frequency requirements for Class A biosolids
FIGURE 8-1: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM
ANNACIS WWTP BIOSOLIDS FECAL COLIFORM 2011 to 2012

1400
Cake 1
Cake 2
1200 Cake 3
Cake 4
OMRR Class A Criteria
1000
Fecal Coliform MPN/Kg - dry
800
600
400
200
Date
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Additional Information for 2011 and 2012 Fecal Coliforms and Metals Data are found in: Appendix D -
Biosolids and Digester Sludge Monitoring Programs.
8.2 IONA DIGESTED SLUDGE MONITORING
Iona WWTP operates mesophilic digesters which produce digested sludge to Class B pathogen levels.
The sludge is further processed via lagoon stabilization. The land-dried materials are stockpiled at Iona
WWTP.
Results of monthly composite testing programs for digested sludge and the criteria values required
under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, February, 2002 are shown in the following table:
Class B Arsenic Cadmium Chromium Cobalt Copper Lead Mercury Moly Nickel Selenium Zinc Fecal
Criteria Coliform
(MPN/g)*
(mg/kg) 75 20 1060 150 2200 500 15 20 180 14 1850 2000000
MAX 6.0 8.7 77.9 4.86 770 96 2.4 6.9 36.6 4.4 909 7,400,000
MIN 4.2 2.8 44.6 3.11 422 49 1.2 5.7 17.5 3.6 647 46000
AVE 5.0 4.3 52 4.0 583 59 1.6 6.5 23 4.0 780 460,745*
# Times
Exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*Geomean for Year
Iona Island WWTP is not required to meet OMRR parameters as digested sludges are not directly applied
to land.
Figure 8-2: Iona Island WWTP Digested Sludge – Fecal Coliform

Dig 1 Sludge
IONA WWTP Digester Sludge (grabs) to Lagoon Dig 2 Sludge
Fecal Coliform 2011 -2012 Dig 3 Sludge
10000000 Dig 4 Sludge
OMRR Class B Criteria only shown for comparison OMRR Class B Criteria
1000000
100000
Fecal Coliform (MPN/Kg-dry)
10000
1000
100
10
Date
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Additional Information for 2011 and 2012 Fecal Coliforms and Metals Data are found in: Appendix D -
Biosolids and Digester Sludge Monitoring Programs.
8.3 LIONS GATE BIOSOLIDS MONITORING

Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment plant produces Class B dewatered biosolids. In 2012, biosolids
produced at Lions Gate consistently achieved the Class B criteria for metals as shown in the Organic
Matter Recycling. Results of weekly testing programs for Biosolids and the criteria values required under
the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, February, 2002 are shown in the following table:
Criteria Coliform
(MPN/g)
(mg/kg) 75 20 1060 150 2200 500 15 20 180 14 1850 2,000,000*
MAX 4.4 3.1 43.2 3.82 1140 105 3.0 16.4 30.5 7.6 1660 776,473*
MIN 2.7 1.7 25.2 2.11 577 50 1.7 6.9 18.6 4.8 847 1,796*
AVE 3.6 2.4 33 3.1 856 79 2.1 9.1 24 6.4 1300 56,132**
# Times
Exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Geomean of 7 samples
** Geomean for Year
Fecal coliform tests were conducted twice per week in 2012. The plant consistently achieved the Class B
fecal coliform criteria of 2,000,000 MPN/g for seven consecutive samples. The highest geometric mean
was 776,473 MPN/g and the geometric mean for all samples collected during the year was 56,132
MPN/g.
FIGURE 8-3: LIONS GATE WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM

LIONS GATE WWTP Biosolids Fecal Coliform 2011 -2012
100000000
Cake 1
Cake 2
10000000 OMRR Class B Criteria - 7 day geomean

7 day Geomean
1000000
Fecal Coliform (MPN/Kg-dry)
100000
10000
1000
100
10
Date
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Additional Information for 2011 and 2012 Fecal Coliforms and Metals Data are found in:
Appendix D - Biosolids and Digester Sludge Monitoring Programs
8.4 LULU BIOSOLIDS MONITORING

Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment plant produces a Class B dewatered biosolids product. In 2012,
biosolids produced at Lulu consistently achieved the Class B criteria for fecal coliform and metals as
stated in the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation. Results of weekly testing programs for Biosolids and
the criteria values required under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, February, 2002 are shown in
the following table:
Criteria Coliform
(MPN/g)
(mg/kg) 75 20 1060 150 2200 500 15 20 180 14 1850 2,000,000*
MAX 8.2 19.9 64.9 6.86 1300 57 2.6 11.7 60 6.4 1230 573,158*
MIN 4.7 0.9 25.8 4.06 585 28 1.0 7.4 26.8 5.1 862 144,342*
AVE 5.6 6.2 42 5.1 881 37 1.6 9.8 38 5.7 1101 291,880**
# Times
Exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Geomean of 7 samples
** Geomean for Year
In 2012, criteria values for metals were met at all times during the year.
Fecal coliform tests were conducted at least once per week in 2012. The plant consistently achieved the
Class B fecal coliform criteria (geomean of 2,000,000 MPN/g for seven consecutive samples) in the final
biosolids - the highest geometric mean was 573,158 MPN/g and the geometric mean for all samples
collected during the year was 291,880 MPN/g (dry weight basis).
FIGURE 8-4: LULU ISLAND WWTP BIOSOLIDS – FECAL COLIFORM

Cake
LULU WWTP Biosolids Fecal Coliform 2011 - 2012
10,000,000
OMRR Class B Criteria - 7 day Geomean
7 day Geomean
1,000,000
100,000
Feacl Coliform (MPN/Kg-dry)
10,000
1,000
100
10
Date
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Additional Information for 2011 and 2012 Fecal Coliforms and Metals Data are found in:
Appendix D - Biosolids and Digester Sludge Monitoring Programs.
8.5 NORTHWEST LANGLEY TRUCKED SLUDGE MONITORING
The operation of the aerobic digestion process was discontinued on February. Undigested thickened
wasted secondary sludge was trucked to Annacis Island WWTP for the rest of the year.
To monitor the quality of materials shipped to Annacis Island WWTP, testing program implemented for
biosolids was continued and results were compared to OMRR Class B criteria.
A comparison of the results for metal values and fecal coliform levels obtained in 2012 with the OMRR
Class B criteria is present in the following table:
Class B Arsenic Cadmium Chromium Cobalt Copper Lead Mercury Moly Nickel Selenium Zinc
Criteria
(mg/kg) 75 20 1060 150 2200 500 15 20 180 14 1850
MAX 6.3 10.4 196 5.41 1740 50 2.1 13.5 68.2 6.7 1520
MIN 2.7 2.2 92.6 3.15 960 22 0.7 8.3 20.9 3.4 791
AVE 4.0 6.0 157 4.4 1485 37 1.0 10.9 36 5.4 1204
# Times
Exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northwest Langley WWTP is not required to meet OMRR parameters but criteria values for all metal
parameters were met throughout 2012.
Additional Information for 2011 and 2012 Metals Data are found in: Appendix D - Biosolids and Digester
Sludge Monitoring Programs.
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MONITORING PROGRAMS
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The Minister of Environment approved Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource
Management Plan (ILWRMP) in May 2011. The plan has three goals: protect public health and the
environment; use liquid waste as a resource; and effective, affordable and collaborative management.
The BC Ministry of Environment allows all local governments to develop and periodically update a liquid
waste management plan. These plans are authorized and regulated through the BC Environmental
Management Act.
This plan authorizes discharges to the environment and the associated management of liquid waste in
Metro Vancouver according to the criteria set out in the plan and facility specific Operational
Certificates.
The Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD) collects and treats wastewater from its
member municipalities, which together form Metro Vancouver. The GVS&DD owns and operates five
wastewater treatment plants that service a population of 2.3 million people in Metro Vancouver (see
Figure 9-1).
The Iona Island and Lions Gate wastewater treatment plants discharge primary treated wastewater into
marine waters of the Strait of Georgia and Burrard Inlet, respectively. The Annacis Island, Lulu Island and
Northwest Langley wastewater treatment plants discharge secondary treated wastewater into the Main
Arm of the Fraser River.
In 2012, Metro Vancouver’s treatment plants collected and treated about 450 billion litres of
wastewater before discharging to the receiving environment. After treatment, the treated wastewater is
discharged to the receiving environment. The dispersed treated wastewater in the receiving
environment must meet applicable water quality objectives.
A key component of the ILWRMP involves monitoring, assessment and forecasting to evaluate the
effects of wastewater discharges, such as wastewater treatment plant effluents and combined sewer
overflows, and stormwater into the receiving environment. Monitoring determines if Metro Vancouver’s
wastewater discharges meet site specific water quality objectives. As well, monitoring characterizes the
receiving environment, provides background data, develops indicators of environmental change, and
assesses long-term trends.
The Environmental Monitoring Committee, a technical advisory committee to Metro Vancouver under
the ILWRMP, reviews and guides the monitoring programs. The committee is made up of
representatives from the federal and provincial governments, member municipalities, Metro Vancouver,
universities and one public member.
This section presents an overview of the monitoring and assessment programs associated with Metro
Vancouver’s wastewater collection and treatment systems. These monitoring programs include:
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• Effluent Toxicity Testing
• Recreational Water Quality
• Iona Deep-Sea Outfall Receiving Environment Quality
• Lions Gate Outfall Receiving Environment Quality
• Metro Vancouver’s Fraser River Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfalls Receiving Environment
Quality
• Combined Sewer Overflow Quality
• Sanitary Sewer Overflow Quality
The receiving environment monitoring programs form a major part of the Metro Vancouver’s integrated
approach to managing liquid wastes. Other components of this approach include ambient monitoring
programs, special studies and research projects.
FIGURE 9-1: LOCATION OF METRO VANCOUVER’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
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9.1 EFFLUENT TOXICITY TESTING
Acute Toxicity Testing

Acute toxicity testing measures the survival of test organisms over a short exposure period to effluent.
The primary objective of the testing is to ensure that the treated wastewater is protective of aquatic life.
Testing of effluent is conducted on a monthly basis in accordance with the plants’ operational
certificate. Samples of whole effluent are screened for acute toxicity with Rainbow trout using
Environment Canada approved methods. A contractor laboratory carries out the testing.
The standard method for determining acute lethality of effluents to rainbow trout exposes test fish to a
series of effluent dilutions, and determines the fish survival rate at the end of a 96-h exposure period.
The final result is reported as the 96-h LC50 value, which is the percent by volume (of the original
effluent sample) at which 50% of the test fish survive.
A test pass for all municipal effluents requires that the LC50 value must be equal to or greater than
100%. This means that 50% or more of the test fish must survive for 96 hours in the original undiluted
sample of effluent. If an effluent sample does not pass the toxicity test, a toxicity identification
evaluation is conducted to help identify, and ultimately correct for, the probable cause of the observed
toxicity.
In 2008, Environment Canada published an add-on test procedure along with a corresponding guidance
document for pH stabilization during the testing of acute lethality. The add-on procedure is applicable
only to municipal effluents. The purpose of pH stabilization is to replace the carbon dioxide lost due to
aeration in order to maintain the pH throughout the test at the same levels observed at the start of the
test. This add-on procedure recognizes that toxicity observed in municipal wastewater effluents may be
an artifact of the standard reference method.
The add-on procedure could only be used when the reference method gave a false result due to a shift
in pH during the test. Consequently a second test would be run concurrently with the regular test. The
second test utilized the reference method along with the add-on pH stabilization procedure. This
process required two steps or tests.
In June 2012, the Government of Canada published the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations in the
Canada Gazette (Part II). The Regulations are established under the Fisheries Act. According to
Environment Canada, “the Regulations include mandatory minimum effluent quality standards that can
be achieved through secondary wastewater treatment. Requirements for monitoring, record-keeping,
reporting and toxicity testing are specified in the Regulations”.
Under these Regulations, toxicity testing of effluent can now be conducted by one step or test: with or
without the add-on pH stabilization procedure. So in August 2012, Metro Vancouver decided to test its
effluent samples by using the reference method with the add-on pH stabilization procedure to prevent
the generation of any false-positive results.
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Results
For Metro Vancouver’s three secondary wastewater treatment plants (Annacis Island, Lulu Island and
Northwest Langley), all effluent samples passed the required monthly toxicity test in 2012. All tests
employed Environment Canada’s test protocols, and all conditions of the protocols were met.
For the Iona Island Primary Wastewater Treatment Plant, all but five effluent samples passed the
required monthly toxicity test in 2012. In order for the exception samples to pass, more oxygen had to
be added to these samples than is allowed by the technical specifications of the standard method.
However, studies and ongoing monitoring carried out by Metro Vancouver have shown that the high
initial dilution of the Iona effluent in the marine environment will reach comparable background
concentrations for dissolved-oxygen.
In 2012, all but two effluent samples from the Lions Gate Primary Wastewater Treatment Plant passed
the required monthly toxicity test using Environment Canada’s test protocols. The effluent toxicity in the
two exceptions was related to surfactants (constituents of detergents).
Chronic Toxicity Testing

Chronic toxicity testing measures the reproduction and growth of test organisms over a long exposure
period to effluent. The primary objective of the testing is to ensure that the treated wastewater that is
diluted in the receiving environment is protective of aquatic life.
Testing is conducted on a monthly basis following the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of
Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Samples of whole effluent are screened for chronic toxicity using
Environment Canada methods for the fathead minnow test and water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia).Two
types of toxicity tests are used to determine the potential toxicity of effluent to different levels of
organisms in the aquatic environment. Contractor laboratories carry out the testing.
In addition to effluent sampling, a water sample is also collected from the Fraser River to provide
information on background environmental conditions. This water sample is collected at a reference area
located at Derby Reach Regional Park, which is upstream of Metro Vancouver’s secondary wastewater
treatment plants and beyond their zone of influence.
The fathead minnow test measures whether an effluent sample affects the growth rate of the minnow.
Similarly, the water flea test measures whether the sample affects the reproduction of the flea. Test
results are typically reported as IC25, which is the percent by volume (of the original effluent sample) at
which there is a 25% effect or inhibition in a given test endpoint such as reproduction or growth.
Results
On occasion the contractor laboratory could not successfully complete monthly testing of the collected
samples of effluent for chronic toxicity, because of organism-control failures:- health criteria for
culturing the water flea could not be met (3 of 24 sample batches); and the maximum holding time (24
hours) for hatched larvae of the fathead minnow was exceeded (2 of 24 sample batches) due to cross-
border delays in customs clearance and delivery of this test organism.
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Test results varied by test organism, plant effluent and the sampling period examined. Determining if
there is a pattern to the observed variability, and subsequently identifying potential sources of apparent
chronic toxicity will require further testing.
Ammonia as a Potential Toxicant

Ammonia in wastewater effluent can be toxic and harmful to aquatic life, especially fish. Ammonia
dissolved in water is a substance specified on the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian
Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Sources of ammonia in the environment include municipal and
industrial wastewater, as well as agricultural runoff and natural processes.
In keeping with the national strategy for the management of municipal wastewater, Environment
Canada developed a CEPA Guideline for Ammonia. The objective of this guideline is to achieve and
maintain a concentration of ammonia in effluent that is not acutely lethal to fish, and does not induce
chronic toxicity in the receiving waters.
For determining the potential for acute ammonia toxicity, a CEPA threshold toxicity curve is provided.
The pH of the effluent is a factor in ammonia toxicity, and the CEPA curve takes this into account. Metro
Vancouver monitors the quality of the final effluent for the ammonia concentration and pH level on a
weekly basis at each of its wastewater treatment plants.
If the data point for ammonia and pH values fall below the CEPA curve, the effluent does not contain an
acutely lethal concentration of ammonia. Conversely, if the data point falls on or above the curve, the
effluent contains an acutely lethal concentration of ammonia.
In conjunction with the CEPA curve, Figure 9-2 below shows the 2012 monitoring results for ammonia in
the final effluent for each of Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plants plotted on one graph. All
effluent results for all of the treatment plants were below the threshold acute concentration curve for
ammonia at the measured pH value of the effluent. This demonstrates that the effluent did not contain
an acutely lethal concentration of ammonia.
Also shown in Figures 9.3 to 9.7 are the same effluent data for ammonia and pH but given as separate
plots for a given treatment plant.
Potential for chronic toxicity is also a consideration of the Guideline for Ammonia. The Guideline refers
to the concentration of unionized ammonia in the receiving waters, which should not exceed 0.019 mg/L
for the protection of freshwater aquatic life. Previous studies by Metro Vancouver in the vicinity of the
wastewater discharges have shown that the water quality objective for unionized ammonia was met in
the aquatic environment.
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FIGURE 9-2: COMPARISON WWTP EFFLUENT QUALITY TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE,
2012
200
Total Ammonia = 306132466.34 x (2.7183^(-2.0437 x pH))

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Annacis Effluent grab

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Total Ammonia expressed as Nitrogen (mg/L)
Threshold Acute Concentration for

Ammonia versus pH
140 Iona Effluent Grab
Lions Gate Effluent Grab

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Lulu Effluent Grab
100
80
60
40
20
0
6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
FIGURE 9-3: COMPARISON OF ANNACIS EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE, 2012
200
180
160
140
Threshold Acute Concentration of
Ammonia versus pH
120 Annacis Effluent Grab
100
80
60
40
20
0
6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
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FIGURE 9-4: COMPARISON OF LULU EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE, 2012
200
180
160
Ammonia versus pH
140
Lulu Effluent Grab
120
100
80
60
40
20
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6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
FIGURE 9-5: COMPARISON OF NW LANGLEY EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE,

2012
200
180
160
140
120

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Ammonia versus pH
NW Langley Effluent Grab
80
60
40
20
0
6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
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FIGURE 9-6: COMPARISON OF IONA EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE, 2012
200
180
160
140
Ammonia versus pH
120 Iona Effluent Grab
100
80
60
40
20
0
6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
FIGURE 9-7: COMPARISON OF LIONS GATE EFFLUENT TO ACUTE AMMONIA TOXICITY CURVE,
2012
200
180
160
Ammonia versus pH
140
Lions Gate Effluent Grab
120
100
80
60
40
20
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6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
pH (pH units)
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9.2 RECREATIONAL WATER MONITORING PROGRAM
Metro Vancouver monitors the bacteriological quality of recreational waters on a weekly basis
throughout the bathing season from May to September.
The recreational water monitoring program has

been in place for over 50 years. During this time,
many monitoring sites have been added to the
program. Both bathing (swimming) and non-
bathing beaches are monitored. At present, there
are 99 sampling sites at 38 locations (Table 9-1). A
minimum of five samples are collected from each
site within a 30-day period.
Collecting recreational-water samples
Indicator Organisms
Fecal coliform bacteria are used as an indicator of fecal contamination to determine the safety of
recreational waters for recreational activities such as swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, boating and
fishing. Other types of fecal indicators (i.e., E. coli and Enterococci) can also be used in monitoring the
safety of recreational bathing waters.
Fecal coliform bacteria are found in the intestinal
Common sources of fecal coliforms in tract of warm-blooded animals such as mammals and
recreational waters
birds. These bacteria may enter water bodies directly
• feces from humans, pets and birds
from humans and animals, agricultural and
• agricultural and stormwater runoff
stormwater runoff, and wastewater. For common
• combined sewer overflows
• malfunctions in the sewage collection or
sources of fecal coliforms found in recreational
treatment systems waters, see the text box to the left.
• improperly maintained septic tanks
• release of raw sewage from boat
holding tanks (many marinas provide
pump-out facilities)
Testing and Reporting

The Quality Control Laboratory at Metro Vancouver
analyzes recreational water samples collected
throughout the region for levels of fecal coliform
bacteria. The results of these analyses are sent to the
appropriate health authority and municipality.
Examination of samples for fecal coliforms
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In June 2012, the Quality Control Laboratory changed its test method for the examination of fecal
coliform bacteria in recreational waters. The method changed to an enzyme substrate test (Quanti-Tray)
from a MPN multiple-tube fermentation method. The new method gives better precision along with a
lower (i.e., more sensitive) detection limit level.
As well, the Laboratory calculates the 30-day running geometric mean (which is a type of average) of
fecal coliform levels for a given beach to determine compliance with guidelines and forwards this
information the health unit. The results are communicated twice weekly to the health authorities. A new
geometric mean is calculated every time a beach is sampled. As well, notification of elevated counts is
also given at time of reporting (i.e., when a beach geometric mean is approaching the guideline or the
guideline is exceeded).
Guidelines
Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health are the local health authorities that set the monitoring
requirements, and have the overall responsibility to determine whether recreational water is safe for
public use. Guidelines for recreational waters are outlined in a Health Canada document titled
“Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality” and in a summary document “Water Quality
Criteria for Microbiological Indicators” by BC Environment. The primary objective of these guidelines is
the protection of public health and safety.
Health Canada defines primary contact as a recreational activity in which there is the intentional or
incidental immersion of the whole body or the face and trunk, and where it is likely some water will be
swallowed. Primary contact activities include swimming, windsurfing and waterskiing.
For primary or whole body contact activities, the guidelines establish a maximum limit for the
geometric-mean fecal concentration: less than or equal to 200 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 mL of
recreational water. This concentration is based on at least five samples taken during a period not to
exceed 30 days.
A working guideline is also available for secondary or incidental contact activities, such as boating and
fishing, in which greater contact with water is rare. The working guideline is set at 1,000 fecal coliforms
per 100 mL of recreational water. This is equivalent to 5 times the guideline value for the geometric-
mean concentration for primary-contact recreation.
When levels exceed the guidelines, the health authority advises the beach operator to post clear
advisory and warning signs without delay along the affected recreational waters. These signs warn
potential users of the recreational waters that the water is contaminated and is unsafe for swimming or
wading. The signage is left in place for as long as necessary and removed once the health authority
determines that the health hazard no longer exists.
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Comparison to Guidelines
In 2012, the bacteriological water quality for primary-contact recreation was met for all bathing beaches
during the bathing beach season from May through September.
For non-bathing beach areas, the monitoring data indicated that all of False Creek (i.e., western, central
and eastern basins) easily met the working guideline limit for secondary or incidental contact activities.
In fact, the bacteriological water quality was exceptionally good in West and Central False Creek where
the water quality would have been suitable for primary-contact recreation but not East False Creek.
East and Central False Creek, however, had several occasions with high individual fecal coliform counts.
The probable causes of the elevated counts likely include combined sewer overflows and urban
stormwater runoff. Water quality in False Creek has improved over the past decade, and further
improvements in water quality are expected to occur from ongoing works such as sewer system
improvement including combined sewer separation.
Even though the overall bacteriological water quality was good during the summer months, there were
a few incidents that required extra sampling and testing at some locations in 2012. In all cases, the
samples met the guideline for primary-contact recreation.
Table 9-1 below provides a listing of the sampling areas and locations for recreational waters along with
a record of attainment of the guideline for primary-contact recreation during the summer season for the
past 5 years. If the guideline at a given location was not met then the number of days that the guideline
was above the limit for a given year is shown. Alternatively, if a given location was posted due to
possible sanitary contamination then the number of days of posting is given. This record does not
include any advisories and postings for other types of biological and chemical hazards, if any, since they
would have to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Most or all of the recreational waters in Metro Vancouver met the guideline for primary-contact
recreation and the working guideline for secondary-contact recreation during the summer season for
the 5-year review period from 2008 to 2012 (Table 9-1). There were a few locations, albeit for relatively
short periods, that did not meet the guidelines. Generally, the locations that exhibit poor water quality
were in areas that receive limited tidal circulation.
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TABLE 9-1: RECREATIONAL-WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND RECORD OF GUIDELINE
ATTAINMENT
Area Location Recreational Water Quality Guideline
Met Since 2008
(if No then number of days guideline
not met for given year)*
Outer Harbour Whytecliff Park Yes
Eagle Harbour Yes
Dundarave Yes
Ambleside Yes
Third Beach Yes
Second Beach Yes
English Bay Beach Yes
Sunset Beach Yes
Kitsilano Point Yes
Kitsilano Beach Yes
Jericho Beach Yes
Locarno Beach Yes
Spanish Banks Yes
False Creek** West False Creek Yes
Central False Creek Yes
East False Creek No: 2008 (26 days)
Indian Arm, Port Moody Arm Cates Park Yes
& Innner Harbour Deep Cove Yes
Bedwell Bay Yes
Belcarra Park - Picnic Area Yes
Old Orchard Park No: 2011 (3 days)
Rocky Point Park *** No: 2011 (10 days)
Barnet Marine Park Yes
Brockton Point Yes
Wreck Beach Foreshore East Yes
Foreshore West (Acadia Beach) Yes
Trail 4 (Towers Beach) Yes
Trail 6 (North-Arm Breakwater) Yes
Trail 7 (Oasis) Yes
Richmond Iona Beach Yes
Garry Point No: 2009 (6 days); No: 2010 (2 days);
No: 2011 (3 days)
Boundary Bay Centennial Beach Yes
Crescent Beach North Yes
Crescent Beach Yes
White Rock Beach No: 2011 (4 days)
Sasamat Lake Sasamat Lake - Float Walk Yes
Sasamat Lake - Outdoor Centre Yes
Sasamat Lake - White Pine Beach No: 2009 (2 days)
* Number of days that water quality was over the guideline limit of 200 for primary-contact recreation during May 1st to September
30th, except for False Creek. Alternatively, the number of days a given location was posted due to possible sanitary contamination.
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** False Creek is not classified as a primary-contact recreational water body (i.e., not a swimming or bathing
beach). So a working guideline limit of 1,000 for secondary-contact recreation is used to indicate the
number of days that this guideline was over the limit during May 1st to September 30th.
*** Recreational water monitoring started at Rocky Point Park in 2009.
Status and Trends

When fecal-coliform results are expressed as geometric means, the results are useful in assessing the
bacteriological quality of recreational waters over time, and showing any underlying trends in the data.
Graphs of the 30-day geometric means of fecal coliform results for the 2012 recreational water
monitoring program (May to September) are shown in Appendix C. Included with the 2012 results are
the geometric means for the years 2008 to 2011.
For example, Figure 9-8 below shows the bacteriological water quality results for Wreck Beach at Trail 6
(North-Arm Breakwater) for the past five years, along with the corresponding guideline limit for primary-
contact recreation. This beach consistently met the guideline for primary-contact recreation during the
summer season for the 5-year review period from 2008 to 2012.
FIGURE 9-8: 30-DAY GEOMETRIC MEANS OF FECAL COLIFORM RESULTS FOR WRECK BEACH AT
TRAIL 6 (NORTH-ARM BREAKWATER), 2008-2012
200 Limit for Primary-Contact Recreation
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Bibliography
Ministry of Environment and Parks. 1988. Water Quality Criteria for Microbiological Indicators: Overview
Report. Resource Quality Section, Water Management Branch, Victoria, BC.
Health Canada. 2012. Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality, Third Edition. Ottawa, ON.
Metro Vancouver. 2010. Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management, A Liquid Waste
Management Plan for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District and Member
Municipalities, May 2010. Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, BC. 32 pp. + Addendum: Ministerial
Conditions dated May 30, 2011.
9.3 IONA DEEP-SEA OUTFALL RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

Annual monitoring of the Iona Deep-Sea Outfall discharge and vicinity started in 1986, as part of the
Iona Deep-Sea Outfall Monitoring Program, and includes two years of baseline monitoring prior to the
operation of the deep-sea discharge which commenced operation in 1988. The Iona deep-sea outfall
discharges non-disinfected primary-treated effluent from the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
at an average depth of about 90 metres, through a diffuser system into the Strait of Georgia, some
seven kilometers west of the Iona Island shoreline.
The overall objective of the Iona Deep-Sea Outfall monitoring program is to determine possible short-
and long-term effects of the Iona Deep-Sea Outfall discharge on the receiving environment. Annual
monitoring reports are produced that incorporate the results and provide assessments of the
monitoring work. Depending on the type of study and corresponding analyses undertaken, these annual
reports may be offset by one year to allow for completion of data analysis and interpretation, as well as
report production and review.
The work conducted under the monitoring program has included assessments of effluent quality, plume
dispersion modeling, receiving water quality, sediment quality, composition and structure of the
organisms that dwell in and on the sediments, contaminant uptake in fish and crab as well as fish and
crab health. The 2012 program included an annual sediment effects survey and water column sampling
at the initial dilution zone boundary.
Typically the Iona monitoring program undergoes a comprehensive review upon completion of a major
monitoring cycle. The objectives of such a review are to strengthen the program design, make
monitoring simplifications, improve the cost effectiveness of monitoring, and identify critical program
gaps. To date, the Iona monitoring program and associated study findings have undergone two critical
reviews. The first review was conducted after completion of the second post-discharge monitoring cycle
in 1997. The recommendations from the first review were implemented in the third monitoring cycle. A
second review was carried out by six independent experts of the third monitoring cycle. Overall, the
experts were pleased with Metro Vancouver’s approach to monitoring that yielded high quality data,
and found no significant shortcoming with the work undertaken. The experts also provided
recommendations that are being used to further strengthen the monitoring program in the fourth cycle
of monitoring that began in 2005.
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2012 Sediment Effects Survey
The 2012 Iona Sediment Effects Survey included monitoring of sediment and bottom-water chemistry
and bacteriology, and benthic infaunal community structure. These components have been monitored
annually since 2000 to strengthen the database on sediment-dwelling organisms and to evaluate
potential long-term effects of the Iona discharge on the receiving environment.
The Iona study area for the sediment survey is shown below in Figure 9-9. An overview of the results of
the sediment effects survey is summarized below. Field sampling was conducted in late March (March
25-April 1, 2012) to coincide with the pre-freshet period of the Fraser River. Surface sediment and
bottom-water samples were collected at each of the 16 sampling stations located on a north-south
transect on the 80-m depth contour in the Iona outfall study area (Figure 9-9).
Water quality near the sediment surface (bottom-water) was within average ranges for coastal marine
environments. Sediment biotic indicators of organic enrichment have shown some small and subtle
changes. Further monitoring of the area will provide additional information to help determine their
significance and if they are outfall related, are due to short- or long-term changes in oceanographic
conditions, and are due to combination of these or other factors.
2012 Initial Dilution Zone Boundary Monitoring

A monitoring program for the edge of the initial dilution zone (IDZ) was included in the overall
environmental monitoring program for the Iona WWTP developed in 2000. The objective of the
monitoring program is to establish compliance with water quality guidelines at the boundary of the IDZ.
However, currently there are no site-specific water quality objectives available for the Strait of Georgia,
rather only water quality guidelines. Due to high effluent dilution this type of study is conducted
infrequently at Iona with previous surveys conducted in 1996, 2010 and 2011. In 2010, the study design
was modified to closely follow that of IDZ boundary monitoring currently conducted at the Annacis and
Lions Gate WWTP outfalls.
The IDZ is defined as extending up to 100 m horizontally in any direction from a discharge, but not to
exceed more than 25% of the width of the water body at the discharge point. Water samples were
collected from within the effluent plume at the boundary of the IDZ as well as at a reference area
located approximately 8.3 km south of the Iona Deep Sea Outfall IDZ (Figure 9-10). The sampling
program was conducted during the summer when stratification was the strongest so the plume would
be well defined, and as a result easier to sample.
Approach
In 2012, sampling consisted of five-sampling events conducted over a 30-day period, from July 24 and
August 21, 2012. Results from the five within plume surveys were compared with applicable 30-day
average water quality guidelines.
Each survey included collecting five to seven samples, collected from within the effluent plume at the
IDZ boundary, plus three samples at a reference site, for laboratory analysis as well as field
measurements. In addition, on each sampling day except July 24, depth profiles for temperature, pH,
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conductivity, dissolved oxygen and turbidity were measured at one
reference site and one IDZ boundary site using a YSI 6600 sonde.
Depending on the tidal condition being sampled, IDZ samples were collected
from a depth of about 55 m within the effluent plume at the edge of the IDZ
boundary. Due to the water depth, the onboard colour video sounder may
not pick up the effluent plume. Therefore, at Iona IDZ, sampling was based
on visual colour-sounder observations, in addition to monitoring drogue
movements, to confirm plume location relative to tidal conditions.
The drogues consisted

Drogue design schematic and
of an underwater Colour Video Sounder
deployment photos
“sail” set at 55-m Showing a Strong
Plume below 50 m
depth that would be (Enkon, 2012)
moved by currents at
the same depth of the submerged plume; the sail
was attached to a surface buoy to help track its
location and movement. Drogues were set adrift
at either end of the diffuser pipes and followed to
monitor the influence of the tide so samples could
be taken within the plume. The drogues help to
determine the plume location and movement
primarily by identifying the desired tidal
conditions (ebb, flood or slack). The direction of
drogue travel was also used to supplement the
information on plume location obtained from the
colour video sounder.
In 2012, the colour video sounder showed plume signals for all sampling days except August 2 and for
the start of sampling on July 26, however on July 26 the signal developed on the sounder as the tide
began to flood. On August 2, samples were collected at pre-determined coordinates based on the tidal
conditions assisted by the drogues. On all other days, samples were collected at locations where the
plume signal was visible.
Bacteriological analyses were used to confirm that samples were taken from within the plume. Based
on fecal coliform concentrations ≥1000 MPN/100 mL, 87% of all samples collected during the 2012
survey successfully captured the Iona WWTP effluent plume. All reference area samples and within-
plume IDZ boundary samples were also analyzed for conventional variables, nutrients, total and
dissolved organic carbon and low-level total metals as well as the shorter holding time parameters (e.g.,
pH, total ammonia, nitrite, nitrate). In addition, selected samples from within the plume and the
reference area were also analyzed for nonlyphenols (including its mono- and di-ethoxylates, and
octylphenol), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and selected sterols and hormones.
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Results
The 2012 Iona IDZ samples were compared with applicable water quality guidelines. Results indicated
that all IDZ samples met applicable receiving water quality guidelines, except for dissolved oxygen and
boron. On August 21, the dissolved oxygen content of 4.8 mg/L at the IDZ was below the minimum
guideline of 5.0 mg/L. Overall, the 30-day average dissolved oxygen concentration did not meet the
average guideline at both the IDZ and the reference area, which is a reflection of lower oxygen in
deepwater rather than a result of the Iona effluent discharge. Total boron concentrations at both the
IDZ boundary and the reference area were greater than the guideline, whereas the concentration was
less than the guideline in the corresponding effluent discharge. The observed boron concentrations are
a result of naturally elevated background conditions in the marine environment.
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3 of the Iona Deep-Sea Outfall Environmental Monitoring Program. Report prepared for the
Greater Vancouver Regional District, Burnaby, BC. Project Coordinated by 2WE Associates
Consulting Ltd., Victoria, BC. 65 pp. + Appendices.
ENKON Environmental Limited. 2012. Iona Deep Sea Outfall Receiving Environment Monitoring
Program: 2012 Initial Dilution Zone Boundary Monitoring. Draft Report Prepared for Metro
Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), Burnaby, BC by ENKON Environmental Limited, Surrey, BC.
IRC Integrated Resource Consultants Inc. (IRC) and Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD). 1997.
Combined Report on Iona Deep Sea Outfall 1996 Environmental Monitoring Program, Receiving
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Maintenance , GVRD, Burnaby, BC. June 1997.
Hodgins, D.O. and S.L.M. Hodgins. 1999. Iona Deep-Sea Outfall, 1999 Environmental Monitoring
Program: Effluent Dispersion and Solids Deposition Modelling Study. Report prepared for the
Greater Vancouver Regional District, Burnaby, BC by Seaconsult Marine Research Ltd.,
Vancouver, BC.
McPherson, C.A., et al. 2013. Iona Deep-Sea Outfall Receiving Environment Monitoring Program: 2012
Sediment Effects Survey. Draft Report in progress for Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, BC by Golder
Associates Ltd., Burnaby, BC.
McPherson, C.A., P.M. Chapman, B.J. Burd, M.L. Fanning, L. Chow, K. Pillay and H. Ross-Easton. 2012.
Iona Deep-Sea Outfall Receiving Environment Monitoring Program: 2011 Sediment Effects
Survey. Draft Report prepared for Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, BC by Golder Associates Ltd.,
Burnaby, BC. 248 pp. + Appendices.
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Deep-Sea Outfall Environmental Monitoring Program, Post-Discharge Review. Prepared for the
Greater Vancouver Regional District by 2WE Associates Consultants Ltd., Salt Spring Island, BC.
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FIGURE 9-9: IONA SEDIMENT EFFECTS STUDY AREA, 2012
FIGURE 9-10: IONA INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012.
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9.4 LIONS GATE OUTFALL RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM
The Lions Gate Outfall Monitoring Program has been conducted annually since 2003, beginning with
sediment effects survey that included chemistry and benthic community analysis. Since that time the
overall program has been enhanced to include additional chemical analysis and water column
monitoring. The program was founded by an initial workshop that proposed a set of 15 monitoring and
investigative activities designed to allow Metro Vancouver to meet its objectives for a receiving
environment monitoring program. Based
on these recommendations and results of
effluent dispersion and solids deposition
modeling, seabed imaging techniques and
sediment sampling undertaken in
2001/2002, the framework for a Receiving
Environment Monitoring (REM) program
for the Lions Gate WWTP was developed.
Since that time, the annual sediment

effects survey has undergone various
iterations that included the following: the
same or more stations were sampled for
benthos overtime, new stations were
added to provide for reference areas as
well as more closely follow the predicted
path of the wastewater plume, and the types of chemical analysis has expanded over time.
The REM program has also evolved to include water column monitoring, in addition to the annual
sediment effects survey. Initial Dilution Zone (IDZ) boundary monitoring program was recommended in
the “Development of a Receiving Environment Monitoring Approach to Liquid Waste Management” for
the Lions Gate WWTP Receiving Environment. It has been adopted as an annual component of the
monitoring program since 2009, after earlier surveys in 2001 and 2006.
The Lions Gate outfall discharges primary treated effluent into the turbulent First Narrows area of
Burrard Inlet through an outfall and diffuser located just to the west of the Lions Gate Bridge in West
Vancouver. The average diffuser depth is about 20 metres. The effluent is dispersed initially throughout
the Outer and Inner Harbours before entering the Strait of Georgia. Between May and September the
effluent is disinfected. In 2012, the average daily plant discharge was 88 megalitres per day.
Annual monitoring reports are produced that incorporate the results and provide assessments of the
monitoring work. Depending on the type of study, time of year, and corresponding analyses undertaken,
these annual reports may be offset by about one year to allow for completion of data analysis and
interpretation, as well as report production and review.
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2012 Sediment Effects Survey
The 2012 program includes monitoring water quality through on-site measurements, nutrient analyses
and fecal coliform concentrations, and more specifically sediment quality. Sediment quality monitoring
includes measurements of bacteriology, chemistry and benthic infauna. In 2012, surface sediment and
bottom- and trapping depth-water samples were collected from 16 stations (same as in 2011) located in
inner and outer Burrard Inlet and outside Burrard
Inlet (Figure 9-11) in late March.
The Lions Gate 2012 monitoring data for outer
Burrard Inlet show that biota from most of the
historically sampled stations are within
background conditions within the sampling
region. Station 1, located west of the outfall
along the north shore of the Outer Harbour,
continues to show moderate but variable organic
enrichment and elevated indicators. The source
of this material, however, may or may not be
attributable to the Lions Gate outfall. Station 6,
located east of the outfall in the Inner Harbour,
shows organic enrichment, but confounding
factors are even more extreme in this area due to
the more enclosed geography and extensive
confounding sources.
No notable changes in sediment biotic or geochemical conditions occurred in outer Burrard Inlet in
recent years, except that the opportunistic polychaete, Heteromastus filobranchus, which is known to
proliferate in oxygen-poor sediments. The abundance of this polychaete worm increased in recent years,
but has stabilized to midpoint levels in 2010 and 2011. Similar findings in the abundance of this species
have also been observed in the Iona monitoring area. Previous increases in the polychaete abundance
may be indicative of region-wide changes in sediment redox conditions, which are likely the result of
climate changes such as increasing temperature and decreasing oxygen in the deeper waters of the
Strait of Georgia.
Water quality within the Lions Gate study area was within average ranges expected for urban coastal
marine environments. The Lions Gate receiving environment, however, is seriously confounded by
multiple anthropogenic sources, and the complex and unpredictable hydrographic mixing and currents
in the area have made it difficult to find evidence of the zone of influence of the outfall.
2012 Initial Dilution Zone Boundary Monitoring

Initial dilution zone (IDZ) boundary monitoring became an annual component of the Lions Gate outfall
receiving environment program in 2009. The objective of this monitoring is to determine whether
monitoring results at the boundary of the IDZ meet Burrard Inlet Water Quality Objectives. The IDZ is
defined as extending up to 100 m upstream or downstream from a discharge, and occupying no more
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than 25% of the width of the water body at the discharge point, from the bed of the stream to the
surface.
Water samples were collected from within the effluent plume at the boundary of the IDZ as well as at
two reference stations (Figure 9-12). Sample collection for the IDZ program occurs over a 30-day period
in autumn (i.e., late October to early December) during the non-disinfection period for the WWTP, and
during higher WWTP flows, and lower
dilutions to reflect the worst-case water
quality or lowest dilution. Results of this
program are reported annually, but in
the year after monitoring is conducted
so data analysis and reporting can be
completed.
Approach
From November 5 to December 3, 2012,
five surveys were conducted at one week
intervals Results from the five within
plume surveys were compared with 30-
day average water quality objectives.
During each survey, samples were also collected from two reference stations. Samples were collected
from within the effluent plume at the edge of the IDZ boundary. An onboard colour video sounder was
used to determine the location, depth and extent of the effluent plume. While bacteriological analyses
were used to confirm that samples were taken from within the plume.
Sampling at the Lions Gate IDZ boundary was successful about 71% of the time. All reference area
samples and IDZ boundary samples confirmed to have been collected from within the effluent plume
were also analyzed for conventional variables, nutrients, total metals as well as the shorter holding time
parameters (e.g., pH, total ammonia, nitrite, nitrate). In addition, selected samples from within the
plume and the reference area were analyzed for nonlyphenols (including its mono- and di-ethoxylates,
and octylphenol), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and selected sterols and hormones.
Results
The specific water quality and chemistry results for the 2012 Lions Gate IDZ samples were compared
with applicable water quality objectives. Results met applicable receiving water quality objectives or
guidelines, except for dissolved oxygen and boron. For dissolved oxygen the minimum objective was not
met, and was also not met at one or both of the concurrent reference samples four weeks out of five
weeks, and therefore the cause is not necessarily attributable to the WWTP outfall discharge. For boron,
the guideline was not met at any of the reference samples, and its concentration in the effluent
discharge was less than the guideline. Observed boron concentrations are a result of naturally elevated
background conditions in the marine environment.
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FIGURE 9-11: LIONS GATE SEDIMENT EFFECTS SURVEY AREA, 2012
FIGURE 9-12: LIONS GATE INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012
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9.5 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR METRO VANCOUVER’S FRASER
RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
Metro Vancouver owns and operates three secondary wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that
discharge treated effluent into the Main Arm of the Fraser River. The largest of these plants is the
Annacis Island WWTP, which discharges into the Fraser River immediately downstream of the Alex
Fraser Bridge. Lulu Island WWTP and Northwest Langley WWTP discharge into the Fraser River
respectively at the foot of Gilbert Street in Richmond and nearby the foot of 201st Street in Langley. In
2012, the average total daily discharge was 494, 71 and 12 megalitres, respectively for the Annacis
Island, Lulu Island and Northwest Langley WWTPs.
The Fraser River receiving environment monitoring program for Metro Vancouver’s three secondary
wastewater treatment plants is designed on a five-year cycle and has included the following program
components: annual initial dilution zone boundary monitoring; bi-annual chronic effluent toxicity
testing; and sediment sampling conducted once during the five-year cycle.
In 2009, the chronic effluent toxicity testing component was expanded to include the two primary
WWTP effluents (Iona and Lions Gate). These additions were in preparation towards following the CCME
Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. Chronic effluent toxicity
testing program, for all five Metro Vancouver WWTPs, is now discussed above in Section 9.1.
2012 Initial Dilution Zone (IDZ) Boundary Monitoring

The Annacis initial dilution zone (IDZ) boundary monitoring became an annual component of the Fraser
River WWTP receiving environment program in 2003. The objective of this monitoring is to assess
whether site-specific water quality objectives are being met at the IDZ boundary for Metro Vancouver’s
Fraser River WWTP discharges. The IDZ is defined as “extending up to 100 m upstream or downstream
from a discharge, and occupying no more than 25% of the stream width around the discharge point,
from the bed of the stream to the surface”.
Sampling is focused at the Annacis Island WWTP outfall as the effluent plume can be sampled with a
relatively high success rate, compared to the highly transient plumes located at Lulu Island and NW
Langley, and the Annacis effluent discharge rate is substantially greater than at either the Lulu Island or
NW Langley WWTPs. Consequently, indicators of potential effects, if present, would likely be detected
first in the Annacis Island WWTP receiving environment.
The monitoring program includes annual IDZ sampling that occurs in February during typically low river
flows to reflect the worst-case water quality or lowest dilution, and at specific tidal conditions (ebb,
flood and slack tides). In 2012, a summer (August-September) low flow sampling period was also
conducted. Sample locations for both periods include a reference area upstream of the Fraser River
Trifurcation near the SkyTrain Bridge in New Westminster, and from within the plume at the edge of the
initial dilution zone (IDZ) at the Annacis Island WWTP. The study area for the IDZ boundary sampling at
the Annacis Island WWTP is shown in Figure 9-13.
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Field Work
Two sampling periods were conducted in 2012 during winter and summer low flow conditions; each
including 5 sampling surveys, conducted at one week intervals to allow for comparison with 30-day
average water quality objectives. The winter sampling program was conducted from February 1 to
February 29, and the summer sampling program was conducted from September 4 to August 2. During
each survey, three samples were collected from the reference area (at 5 m depth) and five samples
were collected from within the effluent plume (depth 3 to 8 m) at the edge of the IDZ boundary. In the
winter, additional samples were collected at the Glenbrook CSO, when overflows occurred on sampling
dates (i.e., February 1), as well as two City of Surrey Pump Stations located upstream of our reference
site on February 15, 22, and 29.
Parameters Measured
Confirmation of sampling from the plume was based on: bacteriological analyses for the winter sampling
period; and ammonia results for the summer sampling period when the Annacis effluent was being
disinfected.
All reference area samples and IDZ

boundary samples confirmed to have
been collected from the effluent plume
were also analyzed for conventional
variables, nutrients, total and dissolved
metals, as well as shorter holding time
parameters (e.g., pH, total ammonia,
nitrite, nitrate).
In addition, in the winter sampling

period, selected samples from within
the plume and the reference area were
analyzed for nonlyphenols (including its
mono- and di-ethoxylates, and
octylphenol) and selected hormones and
sterols.
Based on fecal coliform concentrations ≥1000 MPN/100 mL, 100% of all samples collected during the
winter 2012 survey successfully captured the plume. In summer, using ammonia concentrations of ≥
0.200 mg/L, 100% of samples were assumed to have been collected from the plume.
Results
Estimated dilutions for samples determined to have been collected from the Annacis WWTP effluent
plume ranged in the winter from 4:1 to 87:1 based on fecal coliforms and 8:1 to 37:1 based on
ammonia, and 14:1 to 132:1 based on ammonia during the summer survey. The 2012 Annacis IDZ
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sample results were compared with applicable water quality objectives and guidelines. Both surveys
were found to meet those objectives and guidelines with a few exceptions. In winter at the IDZ, the 30-
day median concentration of total organic carbon was equal to the approved guideline, and during one
week, total cadmium in one sample was above the guideline, but equal within the limits of analytical
precision. In summer, concentrations of total cadmium in both reference and IDZ samples were slightly
above the guideline during four of the five weeks; however, concentrations were not significantly higher
in the summer than the winter. This difference was due to lower guideline values in summer, which is
as a result of the softer water in summer (i.e., the cadmium guideline is variable and dependent on
water hardness).
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Programs for the Annacis Island, Lulu Island and Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment
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Lee Limited, Burnaby, BC, in association with Seaconsult Marine Research Ltd., Salt Spring Island,
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Roberts Banks. First Update. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Victoria, BC.
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FIGURE 9-13: ANNACIS INITIAL DILUTION ZONE BOUNDARY MONITORING STUDY AREA, 2012
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9.6 COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW MONITORING PROGRAM
Early in the twentieth century, before wastewater was treated the accepted practice was to consolidate
sanitary sewage and stormwater flows into a single pipe. This type of collection system is known as a
combined sewer system. Although combined sewers are no longer being built, they are an extensive
part of the existing infrastructure throughout Metro Vancouver.
Wastewater treatment plants typically receive and treat all combined and sanitary sewer flows in dry or
moderate rainfall periods. During heavy rainfall events, the water levels in the combined sewer pipe
network and interceptors can rise beyond their conveyance capacity. Therefore, to prevent sewer
backups into homes and businesses, the combined sewer systems were designed with relief points to
overflow untreated wastewater and stormwater directly to the receiving waters via Combined Sewer
Overflows (CSOs), as illustrated in Figure 9-14.
FIGURE 9-14: TYPICAL COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM (ADAMS, 2006)

Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Liquid
Waste and Resource Management Plan
(ILWRMP) states that no new
combined sewers will be constructed
within the Metro Vancouver
geographical area, and that existing
combined sewers will be separated
into storm and sanitary sewers via
infrastructure replacement or sewer
capacity upgrading programs. As such,
the plan outlines a commitment to
characterize the quality of its CSO
discharges.
Contaminants in CSO discharges may interfere with the attainment of water quality objectives and could
cause adverse effects in the receiving environment. Currently, Metro Vancouver operates 19 CSOs at 14
locations in addition to locations operated by the Cities of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster
(Figure 9-15).
CSO Monitoring Program

The purpose of the CSO Monitoring Program is to characterize the quality of CSO discharges by
collecting representative samples for the analysis of bacteriology and physico-chemical constituents and
toxicity testing. Targeted parameters include fecal coliform bacteria, conventional parameters, metals,
and selected trace organics conducted routinely, as well as periodic toxicity testing. The original
monitoring plan was for Metro Vancouver’s 14 CSO locations to be monitored over a five-year cycle at a
rate of three locations per year with up to ten overflow events sampled at each location over the five-
year cycle of monitoring. As the sampling infrastructure is installed and sampling efficiencies are
identified it is anticipated the overall monitoring program design will evolve.
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FIGURE 9-15: COMBINED SEWER OUTFALL (CSO) LOCATIONS IN METRO VANCOUVER
Note: The seven CSO sites sampled in 2012 are highlighted in yellow above.
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Autosampler Infrastructure
Autosamplers are installed where technically feasible at CSO locations upstream of the outfalls. On May
2012, construction of the autosampler infrastructure was completed at both Macdonald and English
Bay, so now all 14 CSO sites have infrastructure installed.
Most sampling sites consist of prefabricated above ground metal kiosks or in-ground concrete vaults,
while one sampling site is located inside an existing pump station. The kiosks and vaults are secured
structures that house the autosampler, which is connected to sampling lines and associated electronics.
Each sampling site utilizes existing Metro Vancouver water-level monitoring electronics to communicate
with the autosampler. The autosampler is triggered to begin sampling when the level monitor detects a
pre-established overflow level specific for a given CSO site. When automatic triggering is not available,
samples are initiated manually.
English Bay CSO Sampling Site, Macdonald CSO Kiosk with Autosampler, Sample Tubing at Macdonald CSO
Water levels and autosampler status information are recorded electronically and compared to rainfall
data obtained from local rain gauges. This information is collectively used to characterize each sampling
event by describing the conditions under which sampling was performed.
Sampling Approach
Successful sampling is still challenging even with the autosampling system. Online forecasting tools (e.g.,
Weather Network and Global Forecast System) to track developing storms and information from Metro
Vancouver’s rain gauges are also needed to improve sampling efficiency. The autosampler is
programmed prior to the storm onset for time-based interval sampling of the combined sewer discharge
during the CSO event. The objective is to sample as much of the CSO event as possible with emphasis on
collecting its “first flush”.
First flush occurs at the
beginning of the CSO event
and characterized by the re-
suspension of solids in the
sewer system as well as
streets above. This gives
higher constituent
concentrations during the
initial discharge, which subsequently becomes diluted by incoming stormwater.
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Another challenge when it comes to sampling is that each CSO
behaves differently to any given rainfall event. The three graphs
above compare three CSO sites (i.e., South Hill, Angus Drive and
Macdonald) that are located in near proximity of each other during
the same rainfall period. Note that South Hill overflowed (i.e.,
water level crosses the red dashed line indicating an overflow)
almost immediately as rain began to fall, whereas Angus only
overflowed for a short period during the most intense rainfall.
Macdonald didn’t even overflow during once during the whole
rainfall event.
To help successfully capture the “first flush” of an overflow event, programming of the auto-sampler is
specific to each CSO site, with aliquot volume and sampling frequency adjusted frequently, depending
on the expected rain fall forecasted.
2012 CSO Sampling Locations

Seven GVS&DD CSO locations were sampled in 2012 including Glenbrook, South Hill, Westridge, Angus
Drive, Chilco-Brockton, English Bay and Macdonald. Of these locations, South Hill and Glenbrook
sampling were completed early in 2012, whereas Angus Drive was completed at the end of 2012.
Westridge and Chilco-Brockton were sampled throughout the entire year. English Bay and Macdonald
were newly constructed sampling locations in 2012 (Table 9-2).
TABLE 9-2: GVS&DD CSO CONSTRUCTION AND MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR CSOS SAMPLED IN
2012
CSO Construction Automated Sample Comments

Period Collection
Period
South Hill Dec 2008 to Mar May 2009 Apr 7, 2010 Original sampling line was
2009 to Jan 30, inadvertently placed in wrong
2012 location; and re-located on
March 20, 2010(1). In total 16
samples were collected (two
samples collected in 2012).
Sampling was completed at
this site.
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Period Collection
Period
Westridge Jul 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 23, 2009 Excessive wastewater flows
to Nov 30, overwhelmed the
2012 autosampler’s pump suction,
preventing sample collection.
A small weir was installed
early March 2010. However,
the level sensors were reading
high, so the weir was moved
downstream and a wide slot
was cut at the bottom of the
weir to allow for better
drainage. Overflow duration
at this site were very short
making it difficult to sample
complete analysis. In total, 25
samples were collected (nine
Glenbrook Mar 2010 August 2011 Mar 11, 2010 In August 2011, electrical
to Feb 8, power was installed on site
2012 and the sampler was finally
automated to SCADA. All
samples before this time were
collected manually as there
was no power to the site. In
total, 25 samples were
collected (four samples
collected in 2012). Sampling
was completed at this site.
Angus Drive Sep 2010 Oct 2010 March 20, Overflow events at this site
2011 to Dec generally had short duration
11, 2012 and were less frequent as
compared with older sites. As
a result the sampler was only
triggered during heavy rainfall
periods. In total, 16 samples
were collected (12 samples
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Period Collection
Period
collected in 2012). Sampling

completed at this site.
Chilco- March 2010 - July July 2011 Nov 24, 2011 Sample line was installed on
Brockton 2011 to Dec 11, July 7, 2011 and automated
2012 on July 11, 2011. Overflow
events at this site are less
frequent as compared with
most sites. In total, seven
samples were collected (six
English Bay May 2012 March 2012 July 20 – Dec The site was automated on
11, 2012 Mar 7, 2012 and the sampling
line was installed on May 8,
2012. Eight samples were
collected in 2012.
Macdonald May 2012 March 2012 Oct 13 – 31, The site was automated on
2012 Feb 22, 2012 and the sampling
line was installed on May 7,
2012. Overflow at this site is
the least frequent compared
to the other sites. Only two
samples were collected in
2012.
Note: 1. CSO quality data reported previously for South Hill CSO should be considered invalid (i.e., All samples
taken before April 7, 2010), because the sampling line was inadvertently placed in the wrong location. A new data
set was started in 2010, and was completed in 2011.
Results
Table 9-3 summarizes estimates of CSO discharge occurrences, duration and volume for 2012. The total
discharge volume for all of Metro Vancouver CSOs was about 26.5 million cubic meters. The collected
CSO samples from Glenbrook, Westridge, South Hill, Angus Drive, Chilco-Brockton, English Bay and
Macdonald CSOs, were submitted for physico-chemical analyses and toxicity testing with results
provided in Tables 9-4 to 9-18. The bulk of the sampling occurred during the rainfall periods of Spring
and Winter months. Toxicity testing with Rainbow trout indicated that the CSO discharge tested (i.e.,
one from Angus Drive CSO) was non-toxic to fish.
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TABLE 9-3: GVS&DD CSO DISCHARGE OCCURRENCES, DURATION AND VOLUME, 2012
Total Duration of Number of Total Discharge Volume

Receiving Water CSO Outfall 3
Discharges (hours) Discharge Events (million m )
Burrard Inlet - Second Westridge 274 62 0.06
Narrows to Roche point Willingdon 1,928 116 0.69
Cassiar 2,253 134 5.55
Clark/Vernon
Burrard Inlet - First to 2,630 283 13.59
Second Narrows (Clark #1, Clark #2, Vernon)
(See Note 1 )
Brockton 75 35 0.17
Burrard Inlet - False Creek Heather 427 110 0.40
Burrard Inlet – Balaclava 153 58 0.99
Outer Harbour English Bay / Alma Discovery
201 121 0.21
(English Bay #1, English Bay #2)
Macdonald 1 5 0.00
Angus 233 106 0.96
Manitoba 286 86 0.85
Fraser River – North Arm
South Hill 500 102 0.68
Borden 1,382 120 0.31
New Westminster CSO Tank 112 11 0.09
Fraser River – Main Stem Glenbrook 1,000 115 1.97
Total Discharge Volume 26.52
Notes:
1. Clark #2 discharges subject to movable overflow gates being offline until June.
Data source: Technical Support Division, Operations & Maintenance Department, Metro Vancouver.
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TABLE 9-4: GLENBROOK CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The Glenbrook CSO is located in a ravine couth of Glenbrook Drive in New Westminster. The CSO discharges into the Fraser River.
Descriptive Statistics (1) Descriptive Statistics (1)

Analyte Detection Limit Units Total (5) Analyte Detection Limit Units Total (5)
Range Mean Std Dev N %ND (2) Range Mean Std Dev N %ND (2)
(3,4)
MICROBIOLOGY TOTAL METALS
Enterococci 1000 MPN/100mL 31,000 - 210,000 81,000 77,000 4 0% Aluminum 5 µg/L 590 - 1040 883 254 3 0%
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 200,000 - 1,100,000 420,000 420,000 4 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 1.5 - 1.9 1.7 0.2 3 0%
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY and PHYSICAL Barium 0.5 µg/L 20.6 - 32.3 27.9 6.4 3 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 20 - 72 41 28 3 0% Boron 10 µg/L 16 - 34 24 9.3 3 0%
Chemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 60 - 283 137 101 4 0% Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 0.0 3 100%
Conductivity 1 µmhos/cm 176 - 296 239 58 4 0% Calcium 20 µg/L 10600 - 11400 11000 404 3 0%
Dissolved Oxygen 0.1 mg/L 8.3 - 8.8 8.6 0.25 3 0% Chromium 0.5 µg/L 1.9 - 2.8 2.3 0.5 3 0%
Hardness as CACO3 0.07 mg/L 33.3 - 35.0 34.2 0.86 3 0% Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 67%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L 1.8 - 2.8 2.2 0.55 3 0% Copper 0.5 µg/L 17.4 - 28.4 22.3 5.6 3 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrate as N 0.01 mg/L 0.22 - 0.9 0.62 0.31 4 0% Iron 5 µg/L 888 - 1280 1110 201 3 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrite as N 0.01 mg/L 0.02 - 0.02 0.02 0.00 4 0% Lead 0.5 µg/L 3.1 - 6.2 4.5 1.6 3 0%
pH NA pH units 6.9 - 7.1 7.0 0.1 4 0% Magnesium 10 µg/L 1600 - 1640 1620 21 3 0%
Total Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 40 - 154 81 51 4 0% Manganese 0.5 µg/L 40.3 - 47 44.2 3.5 3 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 19.9 - 45 32.5 12.6 3 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - < 0.05 < 0.05 0.00 3 100%
Volatile Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 28 - 105 54 35 4 0% Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L 0.6 - 0.8 0.7 0.1 3 0%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 1.4 - 1.9 1.6 0.3 3 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 555 - 755 628 111 3 0%
** Not Appplicable Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
< Indicates results reported were less than detection limit. Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
(1) Range, mean (geomean for microbiology), standard deviation and number of samples (N) are provided. When Sodium 50 µg/L 17300 - 39900 26600 11800 3 0%
result was less than detection limit, the detection limit was used to calculate each statistic. When result was above Zinc 1 µg/L 36 - 56 44 10 3 0%
the maximum reportable limit, the maximum reportable limit was used to calculate each statistic. DISSOLVED METALS
(2) Percent of samples where result was less than the detection limit. For Microbiology, this refers to the percent of samples where Aluminum 5 µg/L 25 - 35 30 5 3 0%
theresult was above the maximum reportable limit, rather than % non-detect. There were no non-detects for Microbiology. Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 1.2 - 1.6 1.4 0.2 3 0%
(3) For Enteroccoci, the maximum reportable result is 2,100,000 MPN/100mls Barium 0.5 µg/L 13.6 - 18.8 16.3 2.6 3 0%
For Fecal Coliform, the maximum reportable result is 16,000,000 MPN/100mls Boron 10 µg/L 15 - 34 23 10 3 0%
(4) All samples collected for Microbiology were done in duplicate. So the result reported is a geomean between the duplicates. Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 0.0 3 100%
(5) All samples collected at this site were composite samples Calcium 20 µg/L 9780 - 10400 10100 316 3 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 0.5 - 0.7 0.6 0.1 3 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 8.4 - 12.6 10.2 2.2 3 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 128 - 158 144 15 3 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 1280 - 1360 1330 42 3 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 25.4 - 27.2 26.0 1.0 3 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 0.6 - 0.7 0.6 0.1 3 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 233 - 399 313 83 3 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 16500 - 38400 25500 11400 3 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 17 - 20 18 2 3 0%
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TABLE 9-5: GLENBROOK CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
Descriptive Statistics
Group Analyte Detection Limit (6) Units Total (8)
Range Mean Std Dev N %ND (7)
EXTRACTABLE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS (EPH)
HEPH (C19-C32 less PAH) (2) 0.20 mg/L 0.43 - 1 0.65 0.31 3 0%
(3)
LEPH (C10-C19 less PAH) 0.20 mg/L < 0.20 - < 0.20 < 0.20 0.00 3 100%
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH)
Acenaphthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
Low Molecular Weight PAHs
Acenaphthylene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
Anthracene 0.010-0.020 µg/L < 0.010 - < 0.020 < 0.013 0.006 3 100%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.19 < 0.10 0.080 3 33%
Phenanthrene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.11 < 0.074 0.032 3 33%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.25 < 0.12 0.12 3 67%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 3 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 0.55 < 0.52 0.029 3 67%
Benzo(a)anthracene 0.010 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.057 < 0.030 0.024 3 33%
Benzo(a)pyrene 0.0090 µg/L < 0.0090 - 0.079 < 0.041 0.035 3 33%
High Molecular Weight PAHs
Benzo(b&j)fluoranthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.098 < 0.067 0.027 3 33%
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.050-0.083 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.083 < 0.061 0.019 3 100%
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.05 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050-0.074 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.074 < 0.058 0.014 3 100%
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.05 < 0.050 0.000 3 100%
Fluoranthene 0.020 µg/L < 0.020 - 0.17 < 0.093 0.075 3 33%
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.050-0.083 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.070 < 0.057 0.012 3 100%
Pyrene 0.050-0.070 µg/L < 0.020 - 0.2 < 0.11 0.09 3 33%
HPAH Total 0.050-0.083 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.6 < 0.32 0.28 3 33%
Total PAH = LPAH + HPAH 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 1.2 < 0.73 0.40 3 67%
MONOCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (MAH)
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
Ethylbenzene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
Xylenes (Total) 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 3 100%
Methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE) 4.0 µg/L < 4.0 - < 4.0 < 4.0 0.0 3 100%
Volatile Hydrocarbons (VH) (9) 300 µg/L < 300 - < 300 < 300 0 3 100%
Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons (VPH) (10) 300 µg/L < 300 - < 300 < 300 0 3 100%
< Indicates results reported were less than detection limit.

(1) Range, mean, standard deviation and number of samples (N) are provided. When result was less than detection limit, the detection
limit was used to calculate each statistic.
(2) HEPH = Heavy Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(3) LEPH = Light Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(4) Alkylated Low Molecular Weight PAHs
(5) N-Heterocycle Low Molecular Weight PAHs
(6) Reportable Detection Limits for certain parameters were changed during the year. For some of the parameters, the parameters are
sometimes raised due to matrix interference.
(7) Percent of samples where result was less than the detection limit
(8) All samples collected at this site were composite samples
(9) Volatile Hydrocarbons contains all petroleum hydrocarbons in the carbon range of C6-10, including BTEX and Styrene
(10) Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons contains all petroleum hydrocabons in the carbon range of C6-10 minus BTEX
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TABLE 9-6: WESTRIDGE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The Westridge CSO is located at the northern tip of Cliff Avenue in Burnaby. The CSO discharges into the Burrard Inlet.
MICROBIOLOGY (3,4) TOTAL METALS
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 150,000 - 1,500,000 640,000 440,000 9 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 1.7 - 2.6 2.0 0.4 4 0%
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY and PHYSICAL Barium 0.5 µg/L 10 - 24 16.8 6.0 4 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 48 - 93 72 23 3 0% Boron 10 µg/L 14 - 33 24 8 4 0%
Hardness as CACO3 0.07 mg/L 16.2 - 27 21.7 4.7 4 0% Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 4 100%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L 2.2 - 4 3.2 0.8 4 0% Copper 0.5 µg/L 26 - 48.2 32.5 10.6 4 0%
Total Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 58 - 220 114 65 7 0% Manganese 0.5 µg/L 16.8 - 36.3 22.1 9.5 4 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 25.3 - 41.3 33.0 7.6 4 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - 0.07 < 0.06 0.01 4 75%
Volatile Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 48 - 170 87 47 7 0% Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.6 < 0.5 0.0 4 75%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 0.8 - 2 1.3 0.5 4 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 814 - 1390 1021 260 4 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 0.9 - 1.3 1.0 0.2 3 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 13.3 - 16.1 14.3 1.6 3 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 35 - 52 44 9 3 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 514 - 1000 748 243 3 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 7.6 - 11.4 9.0 2.1 3 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.8 0.7 0.2 3 33%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 414 - 647 505 125 3 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 5800 - 16600 9790 5930 3 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 11 - 17 14 3 3 0%
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TABLE 9-7: WESTRIDGE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
HEPH (C19-C32 less PAH) (2) 0.20 mg/L 0.41 - 0.79 0.53 0.18 4 0%
LEPH (C10-C19 less PAH) (3) 0.20 mg/L < 0.20 - < 0.20 < 0.20 0.00 4 100%
Acenaphthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.26 < 0.10 0.11 4 75%
Anthracene 0.010 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.20 < 0.058 0.095 4 75%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.16 < 0.078 0.055 4 75%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L 0.062 - < 0.10 < 0.091 0.019 4 75%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L 0.084 - < 0.10 < 0.096 0.0080 4 75%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.053 < 0.051 0.002 4 75%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 4 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 1.5 < 0.75 0.50 4 75%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L < 0.0090 - < 0.13 < 0.042 0.059 4 75%
0.0090 - 0.13
Benzo(b&j)fluoranthene 0.050 - 0.20 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.20 < 0.088 0.075 4 100%
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.052 < 0.051 0.0010 4 75%
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.050 - 0.070 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.070 < 0.055 0.010 4 100%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.20 < 0.088 0.075 4 75%
Fluoranthene 0.020 - 0.023 µg/L < 0.023 - 0.57 < 0.17 0.27 4 25%
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 4 100%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.021 - 0.41 0.12 0.19 4 0%
HPAH Total 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 1.4 < 0.40 0.66 4 25%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 4 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 4 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 4 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 1.1 < 0.58 0.35 4 75%
Styrene 4.0 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 4 100%

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TABLE 9-8: SOUTH HILL CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The South Hill CSO sampling vault is located in a residential neighbourhood at the corner of St. George and 61st in Vancouver. The CSO
discharges into the Fraser River.
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 210,000 - 340,000 270,000 92,000 2 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 2.9 - 3.6 3.3 0.5 2 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 13 - 13 13 ** 1 0% Boron 10 µg/L < 10 - 20 < 15 7 2 50%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L 0.5 - 0.9 0.70 0.28 2 0% Copper 0.5 µg/L 21.6 - 22.9 22.3 0.9 2 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 8.0 - 26.4 17.2 13.0 2 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - < 0.05 < 0.05 0.00 2 100%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 1.6 - 2.1 1.9 0.4 2 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 409 - 446 428 26 2 0%
For Fecal Coliform, the maximum reportable result is 16,000,000 MPN/100mls Boron 10 µg/L < 10 - 20 < 15 7 2 50%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 0.8 - 1 0.9 0.1 2 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 2 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 6.9 - 9.8 8.4 2.1 2 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 41 - 44 43 2 2 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 2 100%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 991 - 1150 1070 110 2 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 9.8 - 10.5 10.2 0.5 2 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 2 100%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 2 100%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 164 - 235 200 50 2 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 1 0 2 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 1 0 2 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 8660 - 15500 12080 4840 2 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 14 - 15 15 1 2 0%
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TABLE 9-9: SOUTH HILL CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
Acenaphthylene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.083 < 0.067 0.023 2 50%
Anthracene 0.010-0.019 µg/L < 0.019 - 0.13 < 0.075 0.078 2 50%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.86 < 0.46 0.57 2 50%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 µg/L 0.056 - 0.95 0.50 0.63 2 0%

Phenanthrene 0.050 µg/L 0.059 - 0.59 0.32 0.38 2 0%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 µg/L 0.056 - 1.1 0.58 0.74 2 0%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 2 100%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 1.6 < 1.1 0.78 2 50%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 6.8 < 3.7 4.5 2 50%
Benzo(a)anthracene 0.010 µg/L 0.021 - 0.036 0.029 0.011 2 0%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L 0.024 - 0.055 0.040 0.022 2 0%
0.0090
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.050-0.056 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.056 < 0.053 0.004 2 100%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050-0.062 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.062 < 0.056 0.008 2 100%
Fluoranthene 0.020 µg/L 0.11 - 0.11 0.11 0.00 2 0%
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.050-0.054 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.054 < 0.052 0.003 2 100%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.10 - 0.12 0.11 0.01 2 0%
HPAH Total 0.050-0.062 µg/L 0.26 - 0.39 0.33 0.09 2 0%
Total PAH = LPAH + HPAH 0.50 µg/L 0.56 - 7.1 3.8 4.6 2 0%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%

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TABLE 9-10: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, AND TOXICITY
The Angus Drive CSO sampling kiosk is located in a residential neighbourhood at the 8500 block of Angus Drive in Vancouver. The CSO discharges
into the Fraser River.
Descriptive Statistics (1)

Analyte Detection Limit Units Grab Composite Total
Range Mean Std Dev N Range Mean Std Dev N Range Mean Std Dev N %ND (2)
(3,4)
MICROBIOLOGY
Enterococci 1000 MPN/100mls 71,000 - 71,000 71,000 ** 1 5,100 - 69,000 26,000 19,000 11 5,100 - 71,000 28,000 11,000 12 0%
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mls 320,000 - 320,000 320,000 ** 1 59,000 - 400,000 160,000 100,000 11 59,000 - 400,000 170,000 50,000 12 0%
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY and PHYSICAL
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 10 - 21 < 16 4 5 < 10 - 21 < 16 4 5 20%
Chemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 40 - 40 40 ** 1 35 - 215 120 60 9 35 - 215 112 62 10 0%
Conductivity 1 µmhos/cm 55 - 55 55 ** 1 48 - 87 61 11 9 48 - 87 61 10 10 0%
Dissolved Oxygen 0.1 mg/L 7.7 - 7.7 7.7 ** 1 5.4 - 9.9 8.8 2 9 5.4 - 9.9 8.7 1.5 10 0%
Hardness as CACO3 0.07 mg/L 18.6 - 18.6 18.6 ** 1 20 - 47.4 27.7 9.6 10 18.6 - 47.4 26.8 9.5 11 0%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 ** 1 < 0.2 - 1.3 < 0.5 0.4 9 < 0.2 - 1.3 < 0.5 0.4 10 40%
Nitrogen - Nitrate as N 0.01 mg/L 0.34 - 0.34 0.34 ** 1 0.22 - 0.58 0.35 0.11 9 0.22 - 0.58 0.35 0.10 10 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrite as N 0.01 mg/L 0.02 - 0.02 0.02 ** 1 0.02 - 0.09 0.03 0.02 9 0.02 - 0.09 0.03 0.02 10 0%
pH NA pH 6.7 - 6.7 6.7 ** 1 6.6 - 7.1 6.9 0 9 6.6 - 7.1 6.8 0.2 10 0%
Total Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 20 - 20 20 ** 1 24 - 366 141 103 9 20 - 366 129 105 10 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU - - - ** ** 0 13.8 - 341 83.1 100.1 9 13.8 - 341 83.1 100.1 9 0%
Volatile Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 13 - 13 13 ** 1 15 - 117 61 32 9 13 - 117 57 34 10 0%
TOXICITY
Rainbow Trout 96-h LC50 ** %vol / vol >100% - >100% >100% ** 1
** Not Appplicable
(1) Range, mean (geomean for microbiology), standard deviation and number of samples (N) are provided. When result was less than detection limit, the detection limit was used to calculate each statistic
When result was above the maximum reportable limit, the maximum reportable limit was used to calculate each statistic.
(2) Percent of samples where result was less than the detection limit. For Microbiology, this refers to the percent of samples where the result was above the maximum reportable limit, rather than % non-detect.
There were no non-detects for Microbiology.
(3) For Enteroccoci, the maximum reportable result is 2,100,000 MPN/100mls
For Fecal Coliform, the maximum reportable result is 16,000,000 MPN/100mls
(4) All samples collected for Microbiology were done in duplicate. So the result reported is a geomean between the duplicates.
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TABLE 9-11: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – TOTAL AND DISSOLVED METALS
(1)
Analyte Detection Limit Units Grab Composite Total
(2)
Range Mean Std Dev N Range Mean Std Dev N Range Mean Std Dev N %ND
TOTAL METALS
Aluminum 5 µg/L 349 - 349 349 ** 1 396 - 15400 3630 4350 10 349 - 15400 3330 4240 11 0%
Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 10.6 - 10.6 10.6 ** 1 10.2 - 27.2 17.1 5.5 10 10.2 - 27.2 16.5 5.6 11 0%
Barium 0.5 µg/L 10.3 - 10.3 10.3 ** 1 10.8 - 81.3 36.3 21.1 10 10.3 - 81.3 33.9 21.5 11 0%
Boron 10 µg/L 12 - 12 12 ** 1 < 10 - 24 < 14 4 10 < 10 - 24 < 14 4 11 27%
Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 ** 1 < 0.2 - 0.4 < 0.3 0.1 10 < 0.2 - 0.4 < 0.2 0.1 11 45%
Calcium 20 µg/L 6240 - 6240 6240 ** 1 6390 - 15800 8610 2910 10 6240 - 15800 8400 2850 11 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 5.7 - 5.7 5.7 ** 1 3 - 18.1 11.8 5.3 10 3 - 18.1 11.3 5.4 11 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 < 0.5 - 4.6 < 1.4 1.2 10 < 0.5 - 4.6 < 1.3 1.2 11 18%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 20.2 - 20.2 20.2 ** 1 12 - 148 58.1 37.1 10 12 - 148 54.7 37.0 11 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 345 - 345 345 ** 1 382 - 10300 3050 2820 10 345 - 10300 2810 2800 11 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L 2.2 - 2.2 2.2 ** 1 2 - 18.6 11.2 5.7 10 2 - 18.6 10.4 6.1 11 0%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 744 - 744 744 ** 1 892 - 3510 1490 790 10 744 - 3510 1420 783 11 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 15.2 - 15.2 15.2 ** 1 16.3 - 255 94.1 70.0 10 15.2 - 255 87.0 70.5 11 0%
Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - < 0.05 < 0.05 ** 1 < 0.05 - 0.14 < 0.06 0.03 9 < 0.05 - 0.14 < 0.06 0.03 10 60%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 < 0.5 - 1.7 < 0.9 0.4 10 < 0.5 - 1.7 < 0.9 0.4 11 18%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 0.7 - 0.7 0.7 ** 1 0.8 - 8.7 3.6 2.3 10 0.7 - 8.7 3.3 2.3 11 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 244 - 244 244 ** 1 138 - 1340 658 375 10 138 - 1340 620 377 11 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 < 0.5 - 0.8 < 0.5 0.1 10 < 0.5 - 0.8 < 0.5 0.1 11 91%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 10 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 11 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 2460 - 2460 2460 ** 1 2340 - 6230 3400 1150 10 2340 - 6230 3310 1130 11 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 30 - 30 30 ** 1 20 - 172 81 41 10 20 - 172 76 42 11 0%
DISSOLVED METALS
Aluminum 5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 20 - 96 41 23 9 20 - 96 41 23 9 0%
Arsenic 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 8.4 - 23.8 13.8 5 9 8.4 - 23.8 13.8 5.3 9 0%
Barium 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 5.3 - 10.1 6.7 1 9 5.3 - 10.1 6.7 1.5 9 0%
Boron 10 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 10 - 19 < 12 3 9 < 10 - 19 < 12 3 9 44%
Cadmium 0.2 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 0.0 9 < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 0.0 9 100%
Calcium 20 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 4660 - 8740 6220 1270 9 4660 - 8740 6220 1270 9 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 1.9 - 11.5 5.4 3.7 9 1.9 - 11.5 5.4 3.7 9 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 5.4 - 23.7 10.8 6.1 9 5.4 - 23.7 10.8 6.1 9 0%
Iron 5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 23 - 101 51 26 9 23 - 101 51 26 9 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - 0.6 < 0.5 0.03 9 < 0.5 - 0.6 < 0.5 0.03 9 67%
Magnesium 10 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 507 - 852 669 128 9 507 - 852 669 128 9 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 6.1 - 36 12.0 9.3 9 6.1 - 36 12.0 9.3 9 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - 0.7 < 0.5 0.1 9 < 0.5 - 0.7 < 0.5 0.1 9 89%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - 1.1 < 0.7 0.2 9 < 0.5 - 1.1 < 0.7 0.2 9 56%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 56 - 234 109 61 9 56 - 234 109 61 9 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 9 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 2090 - 5540 3040 1030 9 2090 - 5540 3040 1030 9 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L - - - ** ** 0 9 - 28 15 6 9 9 - 28 15 6 9 0%
** Not applicable
< Indicates that results reported were less than detection limit.
(1) Range, mean, standard deviation and number of samples (N) are provided. When result was less than detection limit, the detection limit was used to calculate each statistic.
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TABLE 9-12: ANGUS DRIVE CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
HEPH (C19-C32 less PAH) (2) 0.20 mg/L < 0.20 - 0.83 < 0.39 0.19 9 11%
Anthracene 0.010 - 0.026 µg/L < 0.010 - < 0.026 < 0.013 0.0058 9 89%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 9 100%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.10 < 0.089 0.022 9 100%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.10 < 0.089 0.022 9 100%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 9 100%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 9 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 9 100%
Benzo(a)anthracene 0.010 - 0.020 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.066 < 0.031 0.016 9 22%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L < 0.014 - 0.11 < 0.039 0.028 9 56%
0.0090 - 0.037
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.055 < 0.051 0.002 9 89%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.13 < 0.069 0.025 9 33%
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.099 < 0.055 0.016 9 89%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.032 - 0.29 0.11 0.075 9 0%
HPAH Total 0.050 µg/L 0.057 - 1.2 0.37 0.34 9 0%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 9 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 9 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 9 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 1.4 < 0.60 0.34 9 44%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 9 100%

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TABLE 9-13: CHILCO-BROCKTON CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 - MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The sampling location for the Chilco-Brockton CSO is located inside the Chilco Pump Station near the seawall entrance to Stanley Park in
Vancouver. The CSO discharges into the Burrard Inlet.

Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 390,000 - 7,000,000 1,100,000 2,800,000 5 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 1 - 2.7 1.7 0.91 3 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 67 - 77 72 5 3 0% Boron 10 µg/L 43 - 56 50 6.5 3 0%
Chemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 198 - 265 228 28 4 0% Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - 0.4 < 0.3 0.1 3 33%
Dissolved Oxygen 0.1 mg/L 7 - 7.9 7.5 0.6 2 0% Chromium 0.5 µg/L 1.7 - 6.5 3.3 2.7 3 0%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L 5.4 - 10.5 8.0 3.6 2 0% Copper 0.5 µg/L 64 - 134 96.1 35.4 3 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrate as N 0.01 mg/L < 0.01 - 0.8 < 0.27 0.34 5 40% Iron 5 µg/L 694 - 3090 1550 1330 3 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrite as N 0.01 mg/L < 0.01 - 0.06 < 0.03 0.02 5 20% Lead 0.5 µg/L 3.5 - 23.3 10.1 11.4 3 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 49.8 - 85.1 67.5 25.0 2 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - 0.13 < 0.09 0.06 2 50%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 2 - 5.9 3.4 2.2 3 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 1730 - 2730 2150 520 3 0%
result was less than detection limit, the detection limit was used to calculate each statistic. When result was above Zinc 1 µg/L 117 - 232 161 62.3 3 0%
(3) For Enteroccoci, the maximum reportable result is 2,100,000 MPN/100mls Barium 0.5 µg/L 5 - 7.9 6.3 1.5 3 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.9 < 0.6 0.2 3 67%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 22.2 - 46.8 30.6 14.0 3 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 116 - 140 127 12 3 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.7 < 0.6 0.1 3 33%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 4170 - 7810 5490 2010 3 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 10 - 17.5 12.6 4.2 3 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L 1.4 - 2.1 1.7 0.4 3 0%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 1 - 1.7 1.3 0.4 3 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 706 - 1560 1162 430 3 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 3 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 44500 - 74000 54400 17000 3 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 50 - 70 58 10 3 0%
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TABLE 9-14: CHILCO-BROCKTON CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
LEPH (C10-C19 less PAH) (3) 0.20 mg/L < 0.20 - 0.24 < 0.22 0.028 2 50%
Anthracene 0.010 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.011 < 0.011 0.00071 2 50%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.056 < 0.053 0.0042 2 50%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.10 < 0.075 0.035 2 100%
Phenanthrene 0.050 µg/L 0.073 - 0.17 0.12 0.069 2 0%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L 0.072 - 0.13 0.10 0.041 2 0%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.059 < 0.055 0.0064 2 50%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 2 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 2 100%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L < 0.016 - 0.038 < 0.027 0.016 2 50%
0.0090 - 0.016
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 2 100%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.088 < 0.069 0.027 2 50%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.074 - 0.18 0.13 0.075 2 0%
HPAH Total 0.050 µg/L 0.34 - 0.55 0.45 0.15 2 0%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 0.60 < 0.50 0.14 2 50%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%

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TABLE 9-15: ENGLISH BAY CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The English Bay CSO sampling kiosk is located in a residential neighbourhood near the corner of W 1st Ave and Wallace in Vancouver. The CSO
discharges into the Burrard Inlet
(3,4)
MICROBIOLOGY TOTAL METALS
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 270,000 - 3,500,000 810,000 1,000,000 8 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 2.8 - 5.9 4.0 1.0 8 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 87 - 276 152 85 4 0% Boron 10 µg/L 17 - 55 43 14 8 0%
Chemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 109 - 494 288 120 8 0% Cadmium 0.2 µg/L 0.3 - 6.3 1.7 2.1 8 0%
Hardness as CACO3 0.07 mg/L 18.2 - 50 35.0 10.9 8 0% Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 2.3 < 1.0 0.6 8 13%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L 0.8 - 7.8 5.0 2.1 8 0% Copper 0.5 µg/L 43.5 - 232 88.8 59.7 8 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrate as N 0.01 mg/L < 0.01 - 0.56 < 0.20 0.19 8 13% Iron 5 µg/L 840 - 4410 1990 1100 8 0%
Nitrogen - Nitrite as N 0.01 mg/L < 0.01 - 0.07 < 0.03 0.02 8 25% Lead 0.5 µg/L 4.8 - 33 11.8 9.1 8 0%
Total Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 59 - 230 147 48 8 0% Manganese 0.5 µg/L 30.4 - 133 58.4 32.2 8 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 26.9 - 137 80 31 8 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - 1.07 < 0.20 0.35 8 38%
Volatile Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 39 - 150 101 32 8 0% Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L 1.1 - 4 1.9 0.9 8 0%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 2.2 - 10.6 4.5 2.6 8 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 595 - 2640 1760 622 8 0%
** Not Appplicable Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 8 88%
< Indicates results reported were less than detection limit. Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 8.4 < 2.1 2.7 8 25%
theresult was above the maximum reportable limit, rather than % non-detect. There were no non-detects for Microbiology. Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 2.2 - 4 3.3 0.6 7 0%
(3) For Enteroccoci, the maximum reportable result is 2,100,000 MPN/100mls Barium 0.5 µg/L 6 - 12.8 9.4 2.3 7 0%
(4) All samples collected for Microbiology were done in duplicate. So the result reported is a geomean between the duplicates. Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - 1.6 < 0.4 0.5 7 71%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 1.7 - 22.6 6.9 7.6 7 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 7 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 15.2 - 27 19.7 5.1 7 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 80 - 198 120 41 7 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.8 < 0.6 0.2 7 14%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 907 - 3810 2170 1020 7 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 13.9 - 45.5 22.3 10.7 7 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L 0.6 - 1.4 0.9 0.3 7 0%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 1 - 2.3 1.5 0.4 7 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 189 - 974 612 294 7 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 0.0 7 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 2.2 < 0.9 0.7 7 71%
Sodium 50 µg/L 10800 - 41300 22400 10500 7 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 31 - 74 47 15 7 0%
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TABLE 9-16: ENGLISH BAY CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS
LEPH (C10-C19 less PAH) (3) 0.20 mg/L < 0.20 - 0.33 < 0.22 0.046 8 88%
Anthracene 0.010 - 0.020 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.048 < 0.017 0.013 8 75%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 8 100%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L < 0.10 - < 0.10 < 0.10 0.00 8 100%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.050 - 0.10 µg/L < 0.10 - 0.13 < 0.11 0.012 8 75%
Acridine (5) 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 8 100%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 8 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 8 100%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L < 0.0090 - < 0.030 < 0.021 0.0062 8 88%
0.0090 - 0.030
Benzo(b&j)fluoranthene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 8 100%
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.000 8 100%
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.063 < 0.052 0.0046 8 75%
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.050 - 0.060 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.060 < 0.052 0.0035 8 88%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.037 - 0.16 0.095 0.038 8 0%
HPAH Total 0.050 µg/L 0.072 - 0.38 0.21 0.10 8 0%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 8 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 0.69 < 0.44 0.10 8 75%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 8 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 2.7 < 0.83 0.77 8 38%
Xylenes (Total) 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 0.69 < 0.44 0.10 8 75%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 8 100%

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TABLE 9-17: MACDONALD CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – MICROBIOLOGY, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, METALS AND TOXICITY
The Macdonald CSO sampling kiosk is located in a residential neighbourhood at the 6700 block of Macdonald Street in Vancouver. The CSO
discharges into the Fraser River
Fecal Coliforms 18 MPN/100mL 28,000 - 110,000 55,000 58,000 2 0% Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 10.9 - 12.3 11.6 1.0 2 0%
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 40 - 40 40 ** 1 0% Boron 10 µg/L 13 - 17 15 3 2 0%
Chemical Oxygen Demand 10 mg/L 83 - 331 207 175 2 0% Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - 0.5 < 0.35 0.21 2 50%
Hardness as CACO3 0.07 mg/L 23.3 - 51 37.2 19.6 2 0% Cobalt 0.5 µg/L 2.5 - 4.3 3.40 1.27 2 0%
Nitrogen - Ammonia as N 0.2 mg/L < 0.2 - 0.3 < 0.3 0.1 2 50% Copper 0.5 µg/L 39.2 - 108 73.60 48.65 2 0%
Total Suspended Solids 1 mg/L 149 - 510 330 255 2 0% Manganese 0.5 µg/L 172 - 277 225 74 2 0%
Turbidity 0.1 NTU 81.3 - 234 158 108 2 0% Mercury 0.05 µg/L < 0.05 - 0.17 < 0.11 0.08 2 50%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 7.6 - 10.8 9.2 2.3 2 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 406 - 1170 788 540 2 0%
** Not Appplicable Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - 0.6 < 0.6 0.1 2 50%
(2) Percent of samples where result was less than the detection limit. For Microbiology, this refers to the percent of samples where Aluminum 5 µg/L 39 - 39 39 ** 1 0%
theresult was above the maximum reportable limit, rather than % non-detect. There were no non-detects for Microbiology. Arsenic 0.5 µg/L 4.6 - 4.6 4.6 ** 1 0%
(3) For Enteroccoci, the maximum reportable result is 2,100,000 MPN/100mls Barium 0.5 µg/L 7.6 - 7.6 7.6 ** 1 0%
For Fecal Coliform, the maximum reportable result is 16,000,000 MPN/100mls Boron 10 µg/L < 10 - < 10 < 10 ** 1 100%
(4) All samples collected for Microbiology were done in duplicate. So the result reported is a geomean between the duplicates. Cadmium 0.2 µg/L < 0.2 - < 0.2 < 0.2 ** 1 100%
(5) All samples collected at this site were composite samples Calcium 20 µg/L 6140 - 6140 6140 ** 1 0%
Chromium 0.5 µg/L 1.8 - 1.8 1.8 ** 1 0%
Cobalt 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 100%
Copper 0.5 µg/L 4 - 4 4 ** 1 0%
Iron 5 µg/L 55 - 55 55 ** 1 0%
Lead 0.5 µg/L 0.6 - 0.6 0.6 ** 1 0%
Magnesium 10 µg/L 553 - 553 553 ** 1 0%
Manganese 0.5 µg/L 15.6 - 15.6 15.6 ** 1 0%
Molybdenum 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 100%
Nickel 0.5 µg/L 0.5 - 0.5 0.5 ** 1 0%
Phosphorus 15 µg/L 62 - 62 62 ** 1 0%
Selenium 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 100%
Silver 0.5 µg/L < 0.5 - < 0.5 < 0.5 ** 1 100%
Sodium 50 µg/L 2020 - 2020 2020 ** 1 0%
Zinc 1 µg/L 10 - 10 10 ** 1 0%
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TABLE 9-18: MACDONALD CSO QUALITY MONITORING, 2012 – ORGANICS

Anthracene 0.010 µg/L < 0.010 - 0.041 < 0.03 0.02 2 50%
Fluorene 0.050 µg/L 0.085 - 0.32 0.20 0.17 2 0%
(LPAH)
Naphthalene 0.10 µg/L < 0.10 - < 0.10 < 0.10 0.00 2 100%
2-Methylnaphthalene (4) 0.10 µg/L < 0.10 - < 0.10 < 0.10 0.00 2 100%
(5)
Acridine 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - < 0.050 < 0.050 0.00 2 100%
Quinoline (5) 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - < 0.50 < 0.50 0.00 2 100%
LPAH Total 0.50 µg/L < 0.50 - 0.78 < 0.64 0.20 2 50%
Benzo(a)pyrene µg/L 0.018 - 0.10 0.059 0.058 2 0%
0.0090
(HPAH)
Chrysene 0.050 µg/L < 0.050 - 0.15 < 0.100 0.071 2 50%
Pyrene 0.020 µg/L 0.045 - 0.25 0.15 0.14 2 0%
HPAH Total 0.050 µg/L 0.12 - 1.1 0.61 0.69 2 0%
Benzene 0.40 ug/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
BTEX
m & p-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
o-Xylene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%
Toluene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - 0.46 < 0.43 0.04 2 50%
Styrene 0.40 µg/L < 0.40 - < 0.40 < 0.40 0.00 2 100%

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9.7 SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW MONITORING PROGRAM
Metro Vancouver maintains a sanitary sewer overflow database. Data collected after each overflow
event consists of event identification, overflow start and finish times and dates, causes, identification of
receiving environment, estimate of overflow volume, and commentary. Overflow events are correlated
to their respective rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves to determine statistical return
frequency.
An SSO monitoring program was initiated in 2009 in order to characterize sanitary sewer overflows
during wet weather events, with the goal of providing data required for design of SSO mitigation
infrastructure and to inform decisions on potential management options for sites where SSOs are
occurring below the 24 hour, 5 year return period precipitation event. Auto-sampling monitoring kiosks
were installed at Cloverdale, Katzie, 225th St, and Lynn SSO locations in 2010, at the Serpentine River in
2011, and at MacKay and Braid St SSO outfalls in 2012. In order to obtain sanitary sewer characterization
data at these locations, the trigger levels for automatic sampling were set to capture wet weather
events, but were below actual overflow levels at all locations. Therefore, not all samples collected are
associated with an actual SSO occurrence.
The attached table outlines the number of samples collected and the number of samples associated
with an SSO occurrence in 2012.
In early 2012, a consultant was retained to conduct a screening level human health and environmental
risk assessment of potential management options for Cloverdale, Katzie, 225th and Lynn SSOs, using
data collected between September of 2010 and January of 2012.
TABLE 9-19: WET WEATHER CHARACTERIZATION SAMPLES COLLECTED AT SSO AUTO SAMPLING
KIOSKS – 2012
Number of samples Number of samples associated with

Location collected in 2012 SSO ocurrence in 2012
Cloverdale SSO Tank Influent 3 N/A
Cloverdale SSO Tank Effluent 5 3
Serpentine River * 5 3*
Katzie Pump Station 1 0
225th Street Pump Station 2 1
Lynn Branch Siphon 3 1
MacKay Outfall 1 1
Braid Street Outfall 2 2
* There are currently no SSO discharges to the Serpentine River
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APPENDIX A
2012 WWTP DATA

MONTHLY AND ANNUAL SUMMARIES
APPENDIX A1 ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP

APPENDIX A2 IONA ISLAND WWTP
APPENDIX A3 LIONS GATE WWTP
APPENDIX A4 LULU ISLAND WWTP
APPENDIX A5 NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP
APPENDIX A1
ANNACIS ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Page
Wastewater Flows
2012 Wastewater Flows - Monthly Summary A1-1

Average Daily Wastewater Flows, 2003 - 2012 A1-1
2012 Monthly and Daily Summaries
Influent Suspended Solids A1-2

Effluent Suspended Solids A1-2
Daily Effluent Suspended Solids A1-2
% Suspended Solids Reductions A1-3

Influent BOD A1-4
Effluent cBOD A1-4
Daily Effluent cBOD A1-4
% BOD Reductions A1-5
Influent Suspended Solids Loadings A1-6

Effluent Suspended Solids Loadings A1-6
Daily Effluent Suspended Solids Loadings A1-6
Influent BOD Loadings A1-7

Effluent cBOD Loadings A1-7
Daily Effluent cBOD Loadings A1-7
Historical Comparison 2003 - 2012
Suspended Solids Concentrations, 2003 - 2012 A1-8

BOD Concentrations, 2003 - 2012 A1-8
Suspended Solids Loadings, 2003 - 2012 A1-9

BOD Loadings, 2003 - 2012 A1-9
2012 Comprehensive Monitoring Program
Influent Comprehensive Data A1-10

Effluent Comprehensive Data A1-11
ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 Wastewater Flow - Monthly Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 714 435 542
Feb 716 446 534
1250 Mar 694 449 528
Apr 624 435 486
May 548 403 459
1050 Jun 560 436 466
Jul 496 410 435
Aug 420 389 408
Sep 422 379 405
DAILY FLOW - MLD
850 Oct 823 386 489

Nov 801 469 577
Dec 824 471 603
650
450
250
50
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum Minimum Average OC Limit
Average Daily Wastewater Flows – 2003 - 2012

Year Flow
(MLD)
2003 485
550
2004 497
500 2005 483
2006 497
450 2007 510
2008 475
400 2009 487
2010 482
Flow MLD
350 2011 483

2012 494
300
250
200
150
100
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
AVERAGE DAILY FLOWS
A1-1
ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Concentrations Summary
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS

300
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
250
200
150
100
50
0
Maximum Minimum Average
Mth Max Min Ave
50
MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 15 8 12
Feb 15 10 13
45 Mar 16 9 12
Apr 13 9 11
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
40 OC Limit
May 19 12 15
35 Jun 15 7 11
30 Jul 12 5 8
Aug 9 5 7
25 Sep 12 6 8
20 Oct 15 6 8
15 Nov 12 6 8
Dec 15 10 12
10
5
0
Maximum Minimum Average OC LIMIT
50 DAILY EFFLUENT TSS CONCENTRATIONS 2012

45
40 Suspended Solids
Concentrations mg/L
35 OC Limit - 45 mg/L
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Dates
A1-2
ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Reduction
Mth Max Min Ave

PRIMARY MONTHLY S.S. REDUCTION Jan 64 45 55
80 Feb 66 41 54
Mar 68 40 54
70 Apr 67 49 57
PERCENT REDUCTION
60 May 68 48 57
Jun 61 50 56
50 Jul 68 50 59
Aug 69 52 61
40
Sep 66 53 59
30 Oct 68 43 58
Nov 71 44 58
20 Design Level - 60% Dec 66 31 51
10
0
Maximum Mimimum Average DESIGN LEVEL
Mth Max Min Ave

SECONDARY MONTHLY S.S. REDUCTION Jan 88 77 83
Feb 86 77 82
95
Mar 89 79 84
Apr 90 82 86
PERCENT REDUCTION
85
May 85 77 81
Jun 91 81 87
75
Jul 93 86 90
65 Design Level - 80% Aug 94 88 91
Sep 93 86 90
55 Oct 94 79 90
Nov 92 81 88
45 Dec 86 71 81
35
Maximum Minimum Average DESIGN LEVEL
Mth Max Min Ave

OVERALL MONTHLY S.S. REDUCTION Jan 95 88 92
Feb 94 87 92
95 Mar 95 88 93
Apr 95 92 94
PERCENT REDUCTION
85 May 94 90 92
Design Level - 85%
Jun 96 92 94
75 Jul 97 94 96
Aug 98 96 97
65 Sep 97 94 96
Oct 97 90 96
55 Nov 97 91 95
Dec 94 85 91
45
35
A1-3
ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 BOD Concentrations Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
300
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT BOD Jan 223 109 159
Feb 222 115 180
Mar 238 151 185
250 Apr 226 162 201
May 220 157 201
200 Jun 240 179 200
BOD mg/L
Jul 242 178 201

Aug 227 189 205
150 Sep 215 191 201
Oct 253 144 211
100 Nov 194 102 143
Dec 185 94 141
50
0
Mth Max Min Ave

50 MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT cBOD Jan 8 5 7
Feb 8 6 7
45 Mar 7 5 6
40 OC Limit - 45 mg/L Apr 12 6 8
May 11 6 8
35 Jun 6 5 6
30
cBOD mg/L
Jul 6 4 5
25 Aug 6 4 5
Sep 9 4 6
20 Oct 8 4 6
15 Nov 6 4 5
10 Dec 9 5 7
5
0
50 DAILY EFFLUENT cBOD CONCENTRATIONS 2012

45
40 Final cBOD Concentrations
Concentrations (mg/L)
OC Limit - 45 mg/L
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Dates
A1-4
ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 BOD Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave
60 PRIMARY MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 45 25 32

Feb 39 17 26
Mar 45 25 32
50 Design Level - 30%
PERCENT REDUCTION
Apr 36 22 33
May 37 27 34
40 Jun 39 26 34
Jul 40 29 32
Aug 45 25 32
30
Sep 39 29 33
Oct 38 30 35
20 Nov 42 29 35
Dec 39 30 33
10
0
Mth Max Min Ave

SECONDARY MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 96 90 93
100 Feb 96 92 94
Mar 96 94 95
Apr 96 91 94
PERCENT REDUCTION
90 May 96 92 94
Jun 97 95 96
Design Level - 80% Jul 97 95 96
Aug 97 95 97
80 Sep 97 93 95
Oct 97 95 96
Secondary BOD Reductions are Nov 97 93 95
70 calculated from Secondary influent Dec 95 88 93
tBOD and Final effluent cBOD
60
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 97 94 95
OVERALL MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Feb 97 94 96
100 Mar 97 95 96
Apr 97 94 96
PERCENT REDUCTION
May 97 95 96
90 Jun 98 97 97
Jul 98 97 97
Aug 98 97 98
Design Level - 85% Sep 98 95 97
80 Oct 98 97 97
Nov 98 95 97
Overall BOD Reductions are calculated Dec 97 91 95
70 from influent tBOD and Final effluent
60
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ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

140 MONTHLY INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS LOADINGS Jan 131 68 81
Feb 107 68 83
Mar 117 72 86
Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
120
Apr 102 79 86
100 May 100 76 85
Jun 104 74 85
80 Jul 101 69 83
Aug 91 67 82
60 Sep 99 74 85
Oct 125 72 91
40 Nov 106 76 86
Dec 94 69 79
20
0
Mth Max Min Ave

25
MONTHLY EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS LOADINGS Jan 9.6 4.0 6.3
Feb 10.7 5.3 6.8
Mar 11.1 4.5 6.2
20 Apr 7.5 4.1 5.3

OC Limit May 8.4 5.9 6.8
Jun 8.0 3.1 5.0
15 Jul 5.2 2.0 3.3
Aug 3.8 2.0 2.7
10 Sep 4.8 2.4 3.4
Oct 12.3 2.6 3.8
Nov 9.6 2.9 4.5
5 Dec 12.4 4.7 7.2
0
25
DAILY EFFLUENT SS LOADINGS 2012
20
Effluent SS Loadings
15 OC Limit - 20 Tonnes/Day
10
0
Dates
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ANNACIS WWTP - 2012 BOD Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY INFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 124 70 88
140 Feb 110 80 92
Mar 108 81 93
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
120 Apr 105 89 95

May 103 84 92
100 Jun 105 82 90
Jul 105 77 89
80
Aug 94 78 84
Sep 88 78 82
60
Oct 102 86 93
Nov 93 70 81
40
Dec 104 76 87
20
0
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY EFFLUENT cBOD LOADINGS Jan 5.6 2.2 3.9
18 Feb 5.0 2.8 3.7
16 Mar 3.8 2.4 3.2
cBOD Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
OC Limit
Apr 5.5 2.7 3.6
14 May 4.8 2.8 3.7
12 Jun 2.8 2.2 2.5
Jul 2.8 1.7 2.3
10 Aug 2.5 1.6 2.0
Sep 3.7 1.5 2.3
8 Oct 5.4 1.9 2.6
6 Nov 3.5 1.9 2.9
Dec 6.6 2.9 4.2
4
2
0
DAILY EFFLUENT cBOD LOADINGS 2012

18
16
Final Effluent cBOD Loadings
14
OC Limit - 17.0 Tonnes/Day
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Dates
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ANNACIS WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Concentrations Comparison
Year TSS mg/L

Yearly Mean Total Suspended Solids Concentrations mg/L
Inf. Eff.
200
2003 164 12
180 2004 161 11
Total Susp. Solids Concentration mg/L
2005 167 10
160 2006 159 12
2007 164 13
140 2008 170 16
2009 174 14
120 2010 172 12
2011 176 12
100
2012 175 10
80
60 Influent TSS
Effluent TSS
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Year
Year BOD cBOD

Yearly Mean BOD/cBOD Concentrations mg/L
200 Inf. Eff.

2003 184 8
180 2004 180 7
2005 175 7
160 2006 179 9
2007 176 9
BOD Concentration mg/L
140 2008 187 10

2009 190 9
120
2010 176 7
100 2011 182 8
2012 186 6
80
60 Influent BOD
40 Effluent cBOD
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Year
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ANNACIS WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Loadings Comparison
TSS
Total Suspended Solids Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)
Years Influent Effluent
35000
2003 28534 2112
2004 28697 2078
30000 2005 28803 1777
2006 28090 2200
TSS Loadings (Tonnes/Year)
2007 29648 2522

25000 2008 28921 2774
2009 30041 2514
20000 2010 29684 2211
2011 30469 2196
2012 30873 1871
15000
10000 Influent TSS

Effluent TSS
5000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
BOD/cBOD
Total BOD/cBOD Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)
35000 Years Influent Effluent
2003 31736 1442
2004 32072 1373
30000 2005 29945 1238
2006 31175 1675
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/Year)
25000 2007 31146 1719

2008 31719 1698
2009 32611 1687
20000 2010 30453 1262
2011 31407 1396
2012 32480 1148
15000 .
Influent BOD
10000 Effluent cBOD
5000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
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ANNACIS WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Influent Data
Parameter Sample Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Type
TKN Comp. 32 34 33 37 37 36 30 37 37 39 30 25
NO3 Grab 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01
NO2 Grab 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.02
NH3 Comp. 21 22 22 24 24 24 22 24 24 26 19 16
SO4 Comp. 12.3 12.8 13.9 13.0 12.5 11.5 10.5 9.8 10.2 11.5 15.3 13.2
PTot Comp. 3890 4530 4150 4220 4460 4520 4500 4810 4460 5080 3180 2960
PDis Comp. 1770 1800 1870 2040 1930 1930 989 1870 1820 1850 1430 1210
MBAS Grab 3.5 3.1 2.6 3.3 2.4 2.9 3.8 2.8 4.0 4.2 2.3 1.8
O&G Grab 720 26 89 27 28 28 1570 40 31 1590 21 17
Phenol Grab 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.05 0.08 0.03 0.02
CNTot Grab 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
AlTot Comp. 371 533 403 375 444 417 460 507 400 472 417 446
AlDis Comp. 48 45 39 33 42 37 28 38 39 30 53 41
AsTot Comp. 0.8 0.9 0.7 1.2 1.2 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.9 3.9 0.9 1.1
BaTot Comp. 20.2 29.7 26.1 22.7 34.2 22.5 24.3 24.9 20.5 24.1 24.5 24.4
BaDis Comp. 8.5 9.2 9.4 8.1 8.5 7.7 5.3 6.6 6.2 5.3 10.7 10.2
BTot Comp. 128 133 157 174 146 160 162 168 165 140 130 112
BDis Comp. 121 127 147 160 137 149 154 149 146 129 120 109
CaTot Comp. 14300 14800 16000 13800 14300 13400 13100 12600 11200 12700 15600 16300
CdTot Comp. 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
CdDis Comp. 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
CrTot Comp. 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.6 4.8 2.8 5.3 3.1 14.1 12.0 3.7 4.0
CrDis Comp. 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.1 0.9 0.9 5.0 1.9 1.2 1.4
CoTot Comp. 0.5 0.8 1.4 0.7 2.2 0.6 0.9 1.4 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.7
CoDis Comp. 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.4 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
CuTot Comp. 86.3 85.3 79.2 87.7 105 73.2 81.6 84.7 78.8 157 55.1 60.8
CuDis Comp. 18.4 20.0 18.7 22.8 28.6 20.6 14.9 18.0 21.9 25.2 18.3 15.8
FeTot Comp. 1520 2160 1880 2170 3560 1830 6190 2490 2760 3720 2080 1620
FeDis Comp. 543 764 611 772 1370 662 1780 838 1160 1240 967 503
PbTot Comp. 2.6 8.9 6.4 10.9 9.7 4.9 13.5 4.1 3.3 5.6 2.6 4.9
PbDis Comp. 0.5 1.0 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
MgTot Comp. 3220 3370 3410 3270 3730 2940 3140 3110 2770 3210 3380 3030
MnTot Comp. 78.0 92.1 87.6 93.0 102 79.9 109 74.8 71.7 78.4 83.5 73.6
MnDis Comp. 55.8 64.7 61.9 64.5 70.5 53.9 69.5 45.5 47.9 47.1 61.3 53.6
HgTot Comp. 0.11 0.09 0.10 0.07 0.17 0.10 0.09 0.07 0.06 0.2 0.08 0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.4 2.9 1.7 4.3 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.2 1.8 1.6
MoDis Comp. 0.9 1.3 1.1 3.3 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.0
NiTot Comp. 2.8 24.6 3.1 3.4 3.2 2.7 4.2 3.0 2.9 4.1 2.8 3.3
NiDis Comp. 2.2 6.1 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.4 2.2 1.6 1.5 2.4 1.8 1.8
SeTot Comp. 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5
AgTot Comp. 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
AgDis Comp. 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
ZnTot Comp. 78 102 147 109 132 112 135 115 96 114 74 75
ZnDis Comp. 21 24 39 19 19 15 14 14 13 11 15 17
Note: All metal and Phosphate results reported are in ug/L; all nonmetals results reported are in mg/L.
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ANNACIS WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Effluent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 29 33 32 37 34 35 31 35 37 35 27 24
NO3 Grab <0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02
NO2 Grab 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.08 0.05 0.03
NH3 Comp. 27 31 29 34 31 33 30 32 34 32 26 22
SO4 Comp. 15.1 15.7 15.8 18.7 17.7 20.3 17.9 15.3 19.1 17.5 17.7 15.2
PTot Comp. 2370 2920 2980 3210 2670 3260 2640 3460 3150 2950 2140 2070
PDis Comp. 2130 2630 2680 2970 2150 2790 2240 2960 2770 2710 1980 1560
MBAS Grab 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3
O&G Grab <4 <4 <3 <3 <4 <4 <3 <3 <4 <4 <3 <3
Phenol Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 53 61 53 47 61 48 44 37 43 40 50 80
AlDis Comp. 19 16 16 14 12 15 12 13 13 12 17 13
AsTot Comp. 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.7 0.9 1.0
BaTot Comp. 6.6 7.0 7.3 5.3 7.1 5.6 5.7 4.9 3.9 5.2 7.0 9.8
BaDis Comp. 4.4 3.7 4.2 2.9 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.0 2.0 3.3 5.0 5.1
BTot Comp. 149 154 156 184 154 179 180 168 165 147 135 140
BDis Comp. 150 150 150 189 149 166 174 160 158 144 133 129
CaTot Comp. 14200 13800 15600 12400 13400 12400 12300 11400 9990 11500 15300 16000
CdTot Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 1.0 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.5 1.3 1.3
CrDis Comp. 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.6
CoTot Comp. <0.5 0.7 0.6 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 0.7 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 0.6 0.6 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 22.1 31.0 24.1 28.5 35.3 20.5 23.1 23.0 27.2 40.2 22.6 26.7
CuDis Comp. 13.5 11.7 8.8 20.8 21.8 13.2 16.0 15.4 20.0 29.1 12.0 7.1
FeTot Comp. 443 661 519 446 884 614 618 781 540 426 281 591
FeDis Comp. 147 162 164 131 126 169 120 118 119 137 96 113
PbTot Comp. 0.6 1.4 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7 <0.5 0.8
PbDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 3210 3390 3540 3330 3430 3190 3150 2970 2870 3120 3250 3150
MnTot Comp. 64.5 73.3 70.2 65.6 72.0 62.4 71.3 59.6 49.9 49.3 54.6 67.7
MnDis Comp. 58.1 63.1 60.7 58.4 62.9 54.8 62.6 48.5 36.9 35.9 9.1 54.0
HgTot Comp. <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 0.9 1.2 1.2 3.7 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 2.1 1.4 1.3 1.2
MoDis Comp. 0.8 1.1 1.0 3.6 1.1 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.9 1.2 1.4 1.0
NiTot Comp. 2.3 4.0 2.9 6.2 2.4 2.2 2.9 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.5 2.7
NiDis Comp. 2.2 3.9 2.7 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.7 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.0
SeTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 25 65 34 36 57 36 33 39 35 45 48 33
ZnDis Comp. 21 51 25 31 42 29 27 30 29 37 39 21
Note: All metal and Phosphate results reported are in ug/L; all nonmetals results reported are in mg/L.
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APPENDIX A2
IONA ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Page
Wastewater Flows

Average Daily Wastewater Flows, 2003 - 2012 A2-1

Influent BOD A2-4

Effluent BOD A2-4
Daily Effluent BOD A2-4


Effluent BOD Loadings A2-7
Daily Effluent BOD Loadings A2-7



IONA WWTP – 2012 Wastewater Flows – Monthly Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

1800 Jan 1095 415 674
Feb 1141 445 669
Mar 1048 442 635
1600 OC Limit: 1530 MLD
Apr 955 404 538
May 800 379 474
1400 Jun 782 406 489
Jul 669 374 421
1200 Aug 400 355 376
DAILY FLOW - MLD
Sep 443 345 369

1000 Oct 1366 337 587
Nov 1142 445 730
Dec 1351 484 825
800
600
400
200
0
Average Daily Wastewater Flows 2003 - 2012
650 Year Flow

(MLD)
600 2003 597
2004 551
550 2005 552
2006 587
500
2007 603
450 2008 541
2009 550
DAILY FLOW - MLD
400 2010 570

2011 548
350 2012 565
300
250
200
150
100
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
AVERAGE DAILY FLOWS
A2-1
IONA WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Concentrations
Mth Max Min Ave
350 MONTHLY FINAL INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 155 63 103

Feb 152 57 107
Mar 165 57 112
300 Apr 176 85 133
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
May 189 70 153

250 Jun 188 97 151
Jul 260 136 174
200 Aug 329 158 195
Sep 237 149 185
150 Oct 246 55 134
Nov 148 53 98
Dec 137 42 80
100
50
0
Mth Max Min Ave
120 MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 87 40 51

Feb 73 43 58
Mar 67 40 55
100 Apr 75 41 57
OC Limit
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
May 80 45 59
Jun 70 45 59
80 Jul 73 44 57
Aug 63 39 54
60 Sep 63 37 52
Oct 67 34 51
40 Nov 62 35 45
Dec 67 35 45
20
0
120 DAILY EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS 2012
100
80
60
40
20 Suspended Solids - ave 54 mg/L

OC Limit -100 mg/L
0
Dates
A2-2
IONA WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 69 19 47
MONTHLY SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION Feb 60 3 43
90
Mar 62 30 49
80 Apr 70 39 56
May 73 36 60
70 Jun 72 46 60
OC Limit Jul 78 56 67
PERCENT REDUCTION
60 Aug 83 63 71
Sep 81 65 72
50 Oct 77 24 58
Nov 73 21 50
40 Dec 66 -5 39
30
20
10
0
-10 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
MONTHLY SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION VS FLOW

80 900
70
800
TOTAL DAILY FLOWS (MLD)

60
PERCENT REDUCTION
700
50
40 600
30
500
20
400
10
0 300
Ave. Reductions DESIGN LEVEL Ave. Daily Flows
A2-3
IONA WWTP – 2012 BOD Concentrations
Mth Max Min Ave

250 MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT BOD Jan 172 44 92
Feb 173 57 124
Mar 148 83 114
BOD Concentrations mg/L
200 Apr 176 79 142

May 221 103 170
Jun 228 123 168
150 Jul 217 100 176
Aug 228 175 205
100 Sep 231 171 198
Oct 233 62 156
Nov 141 63 96
50 Dec 105 30 70
0
Mth Max Min Ave

140 OC Limit MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT BOD Jan 96 36 64
Feb 107 61 84
120 Mar 104 53 75

Apr 107 57 88
100 May 116 81 94
Jun 108 69 87
80 Jul 97 60 86
Aug 101 81 88
60 Sep 103 82 94
Oct 123 49 87
40 Nov 91 44 63
Dec 68 30 53
20
0
160 DAILY EFFLUENT BOD CONCENTRATIONS 2012
140
120
100
80
60
40
20 BOD - ave 80 mg/L
OC Limit - 130 mg/L
0
Dates
A2-4
IONA WWTP – 2012 BOD Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 44 15 29
MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Feb 51 10 34
70
Mar 44 23 34
Apr 47 24 36
60 May 61 21 43
Jun 62 36 47
Jul 63 39 50
PERCENT REDUCTION
50 Aug 61 53 57
Sep 60 48 53
Oct 50 21 42
40 Nov 42 25 34
Dec 35 0 20
30
20
10
0
MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS VS FLOW

60 900
50 800
PERCENT REDUCTION
40 700
AVE. FLOW-MLD
Design Level
30 600
20 500
10 400
0 300
Ave. Reduction DESIGN LEVEL Ave. Daily Flows
A2-5
IONA WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Feb 94 50 67
120 Mar 92 50 68
Apr 102 38 69
SUSP. SOLIDS LOADINGS
100 May 89 56 70
Jun 102 55 72
80 Jul 106 51 73
Aug 132 57 73
60 Sep 97 51 69
Oct 116 47 68
40 Nov 98 52 66
Dec 95 50 63
20
0
Mth Max Min Ave

90
MONTHLY EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS LOADINGS Jan 66 19 35
Feb 66 22 38
80 Mar 50 23 34
70 OC Limit Apr 52 20 31
SUSP. SOLIDS LOADINGS
May 45 20 28
60 Jun 46 20 29
50 Jul 42 17 24
Aug 24 15 20
40
Sep 25 13 19
30 Oct 57 19 29
20 Nov 52 18 33
Dec 64 17 38
10
0
Max Min Ave OC Limit
100 DAILY EFFLUENT SS LOADINGS 2012 SS Loadings - ave 29.7 tonnes/day

OC Limit - 78 tonnes/day
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Dates
A2-6
IONA WWTP – 2012 BOD Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

120 MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 71 45 61
Feb 86 61 74
Mar 72 57 65
100 Apr 93 71 79
BOD Loadings Tonnes/Day
May 91 56 77
80 Jun 98 60 73
Jul 85 66 74
60 Aug 88 65 78
Sep 85 62 73
40 Oct 82 59 70
Nov 70 56 63
Dec 68 41 60
20
0
Mth Max Min Ave

90 MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 52 35 42
Feb 65 38 49
80 OC Limit Mar 52 35 43
Apr 54 42 50
70
BOD Loadings Tonnes/Day
May 47 35 43
60 Jun 45 30 38
Jul 40 31 37
50
Aug 38 30 34
40 Sep 38 30 34
Oct 51 33 41
30
Nov 52 35 42
20 Dec 52 34 46
10
0
100 DAILY EFFLUENT BOD LOADINGS 2012
80
60
40
20 BOD Loadings - ave 41.3 tonnes/day

OC Limit - 84.0 tonnes/day
0
Dates
A2-7
IONA WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Concentrations Comparison
Year SS mg/L
Yearly Mean Total Suspended Solids Concentrations Influent Effluent
2003 121 48
160 2004 122 46
2005 132 55
2006 128 53
140
2007 126 53
2008 133 57
120
TSS Concentrations mg/L
2009 139 58
2010 134 57
100 2011 136 55
2012 135 54
80
Influent TSS
60
Effluent TSS
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
Year BOD mg/L
Yearly Mean BOD Concentrations Influent Effluent

2003 130 76
160 2004 122 73
2005 136 86
2006 150 92
140 2007 132 83
2008 144 94
2009 144 90
120
BOD Concetrations mg/L
2010 140 87
2011 144 91
100 2012 143 80
80
60 Influent BOD
Effluent BOD
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
A2-8
IONA WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Loadings Comparisons
SS(Tonnes/Yr)
Yearly Total Suspended Solids Loadings Years Influent Effluent

2003 24736 10358
2004 22723 9023
30000 2005 24467 10644
2006 24553 11076
2007 25159 11441
25000 2008 24516 11149
2009 25199 11397

2010 25766 11627
20000 2011 25003 10954
2012 25077 10845
15000
10000
Influent TSS
Effluent TSS
5000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
BOD(Tonnes/Yr)
Yearly BOD Loadings Years Influent Effluent
2003 25872 15260
30000 2004 23171 14134
2005 24699 15966
2006 27583 17494
25000 2007 25613 16772
2008 26179 17728

2009 25786 16764
2010 26431 16755
20000
2011 26083 16743
2012 25794 15081
15000
10000
Influent BOD
Effluent BOD
5000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
A2-9
IONA WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Influent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 24 23 26 26 33 30 35 37 26 35 21 13
NO3 Grab 0.02 0.34 0.40 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.70 0.67
NO2 Grab <0.01 0.09 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.12 0.05
NH3 Comp. 13.9 13.2 16.1 14.1 18.8 19.3 20.1 22.5 15.0 21.3 11.9 6.6
SO4 Comp. 23 20 22 17 24 17 20 23 18 21 20 15
PTot Comp. 2900 3300 3210 3390 4360 3860 4540 5210 3430 4800 1990 1670
PDis Comp. 1390 1290 1530 1220 2110 1820 1800 2090 1280 1980 1050 628
MBAS Grab 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.3 0.9 0.7 1.0 0.3 0.3
O&G Grab 9 9 7 9 11 9 11 8 10 7 <4 <3
Phenol Grab <0.01 0.01 0.01 <0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.03 0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 743 799 344 520 318 319 982 825 468 455 193 375
AlDis Comp. 29 25 22 19 24 32 43 43 40 32 31 35
AsTot Comp. 1.0 2.8 0.8 1.9 1.1 0.8 1.1 1.0 2.6 0.8 1.0 2.2
BaTot Comp. 23.6 26.3 20.9 21.7 18.8 20.2 23.2 22.0 18.7 16.9 18.3 19.4
BaDis Comp. 11.0 10.5 9.8 7.9 8.2 8.0 4.8 5.8 7.6 5.1 12.1 11.6
BTot Comp. 70 63 63 65 80 96 79 85 77 83 61 40
BDis Comp. 68 63 61 63 75 82 72 77 69 73 58 39
CaTot Comp. 18500 15900 17400 13900 15900 13400 13000 13200 12500 10900 16900 15500
CdTot Comp. 0.3 0.3 14.1 0.2 <0.2 0.3 0.8 0.4 0.3 2.0 0.3 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 6.9 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.6 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 3.4 3.2 1.7 2.7 1.5 2.4 3.4 3.1 3.0 4.4 2.2 1.6
CrDis Comp. 0.7 1.0 <0.5 0.7 <0.5 0.8 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.0 0.8 0.7
CoTot Comp. 0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 56.2 63.7 54.5 54.5 57.9 78.2 113 123 114 132 35.4 30.4
CuDis Comp. 14.7 12.8 17.4 13.3 15.0 25.4 22.1 22.4 35.4 40.3 16.1 11.7
FeTot Comp. 1240 1370 837 1050 833 815 1270 1300 1140 1030 494 621
FeDis Comp. 180 171 190 165 182 213 236 197 198 212 178 113
PbTot Comp. 4.4 9.0 3.0 4.0 3.3 2.8 7.7 4.4 4.6 4.5 1.7 2.0
PbDis Comp. <0.5 0.8 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.7 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 7030 5290 4960 5000 6620 4590 4650 5260 5030 5100 4370 3200
MnTot Comp. 59.1 59.3 51.3 51.3 51.6 46.4 54.4 51.5 48.9 43.7 41.9 33.9
MnDis Comp. 37.3 34.7 34.8 30.8 33.7 31.0 30.8 27.6 31.8 25.2 33.3 24.2
HgTot Comp. <0.05 0.10 <0.05 0.08 0.07 0.08 0.17 0.11 0.12 0.21 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.9 2.6 1.8 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.3 1.0
MoDis Comp. 1.1 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.5 2.0 1.1 1.7 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8
NiTot Comp. 2.4 3.3 1.8 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.7 3.1 2.8 4.9 1.8 1.5
NiDis Comp. 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 3.3 1.3 1.0
SeTot Comp. <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. 0.7 <0.5 0.8 0.7 0.7 <0.5 1.0 0.7 1.2 0.7 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 71 96 69 98 76 80 115 118 116 111 59 52
ZnDis Comp. 24 32 27 26 28 28 25 26 40 35 30 25
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L, non-metal results are reported in mg/L.
A2-10
IONA WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Effluent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 23 22 23 21 27 26 27 29 21 30 19 12
NO3 Grab <0.01 0.29 0.26 0.35 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.56 0.63
NO2 Grab <0.01 0.09 0.05 0.06 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.11 0.05
NH3 Comp. 14.4 14.7 15.4 13.4 18.2 18.1 18.5 20.4 14.1 21.2 12.1 6.8
SO4 Comp. 23 22 22 18 24 17 30 33 26 21 21 15
PTot Comp. 2630 2710 2800 2300 3210 2800 2640 2820 1990 3720 2050 1400
PDis Comp. 1430 1390 1490 1110 1770 1540 785 923 535 2130 1050 692
MBAS Grab 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.5 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 1.0 2.4 0.5 0.2
O&G Grab 5 11 5 4 10 6 9 11 5 13 <3 4
Phenol Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.03 <0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 335 383 198 183 134 118 869 1140 929 208 159 272
AlDis Comp. 31 23 23 19 25 31 73 62 75 33 31 36
AsTot Comp. 0.8 2.4 0.8 1.6 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8 2.7 0.7 1.0 2.0
BaTot Comp. 16.9 18.4 16.9 13.7 13.6 12.2 10.7 10.2 12.8 10.9 17.3 17.2
BaDis Comp. 10.0 10.3 9.8 8.1 8.2 7.9 5.0 4.1 6.9 5.1 12.6 11.4
BTot Comp. 70 65 64 69 80 94 80 84 74 87 61 40
BDis Comp. 69 66 61 65 76 82 74 75 71 74 59 39
CaTot Comp. 16900 15400 17000 12400 15100 12300 11900 11500 11500 10200 17400 15300
CdTot Comp. 0.3 <0.2 11.7 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.3 <0.2 <0.2 1.4 0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 6.5 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.6 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 2.5 2.0 1.2 1.4 0.8 1.3 1.8 1.8 2.9 2.3 1.7 1.3
CrDis Comp. 0.8 0.9 <0.5 0.7 <0.5 0.9 0.5 <0.5 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8
CoTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 47.2 44.6 45.6 36.4 43.2 60.7 62.9 64.6 69.7 93.8 34.7 25.5
CuDis Comp. 17.2 11.4 17.2 14.1 14.6 23.9 17.5 13.4 24.3 40.9 16.6 12.3
FeTot Comp. 667 756 568 481 457 449 540 504 527 561 448 455
FeDis Comp. 173 157 193 155 171 210 158 118 134 218 181 120
PbTot Comp. 1.9 4.9 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.3 2.5 1.7 2.2 2.4 1.3 1.5
PbDis Comp. <0.5 0.7 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.7 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 6760 5950 5020 5070 6730 4400 4210 4640 4810 5180 4790 3050
MnTot Comp. 50.5 48.5 47.3 40.1 43.5 39.0 40.5 36.4 43.7 35.9 40.8 31.3
MnDis Comp. 38.4 35.3 37.1 29.9 31.0 31.1 30.5 26.4 34.3 25.4 33.7 24.7
HgTot Comp. <0.05 0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.5 1.9 1.7 1.2 1.7 1.9 1.5 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.4 0.9
MoDis Comp. 1.1 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.1 1.6 1.9 1.7 1.2 0.8
NiTot Comp. 2.6 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.4
NiDis Comp. 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.6 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.0
SeTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. 0.6 <0.5 0.8 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.7 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 56 63 57 59 58 52 60 60 81 86 57 40
ZnDis Comp. 29 31 32 31 31 33 30 28 43 46 37 22
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L, non-metal results are reported in mg/L.
A2-11
APPENDIX A3
LIONS GATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Page
Wastewater Flows

Average Daily Wastewater Flows, 2003 – 2012 A3-1

Influent BOD A3-4

Effluent BOD A3-4
Daily Effluent BOD A3-4


Effluent BOD Loadings A3-7
Daily Effluent BOD Loadings A3-7



LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 Wastewater Flow - Monthly Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 145 78 103
350 Feb 137 82 99
Mar 123 81 96
Apr 109 78 86
300 OC Limit - FLOW 318 MLD May 102 70 82
Jun 100 76 84
Jul 86 69 74
250 Aug 73 67 69
DAILY FLOW - MLD
Sep 71 64 68
Oct 158 66 90
200 Nov 139 78 102
Dec 172 80 107
150
100
50
0

Year Flow
(MLD)
2003 92
100 2004 92
2005 91
2006 92
80 2007 98
DAILY FLOW - MLD
2008 90
2009 93
60 2010 95
2011 91
2012 88
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
AVERAGE DAILY FLOW
A3-1
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Concentrations
Mth Max Min Ave
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 185 93 144
300 Feb 186 120 154
Mar 180 104 150
250 Apr 223 135 184
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
May 262 150 186

200 Jun 220 131 175
Jul 226 140 185
150 Aug 228 138 192
Sep 262 163 200
Oct 239 100 167
100
Nov 172 103 134
Dec 250 77 135
50
0
Mth Max Min Ave

140 Feb 67 44 57
Mar 70 46 54
120 OC Limit Apr 80 50 64
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
May 92 48 57
100
Jun 57 40 49
80 Jul 61 40 49
Aug 59 35 51
60 Sep 68 47 55
Oct 90 31 57
40 Nov 55 34 45
Dec 64 40 51
20
0
140 DAILY EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS 2012

120
100
80
60
40
20 Suspended Solids - Ave 54 mg/L

OC Limit - 130 mg/L
0
Dates
A3-2
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION Jan 69 34 59
90 Feb 70 56 63
80 Mar 69 51 63
Apr 76 55 65
70
PERCENT REDUCTION
May 79 53 69
Jun 77 63 72
60 Jul 81 63 73
Aug 78 66 74
50
Sep 79 66 72
40 Oct 76 46 65
Nov 74 56 66
30 Dec 81 26 61
20
10
0
Maximum MInimum Average DESIGN LEVEL

80 130
70 110
PERCENT REDUCTION
60
90
AVE. FLOW - MLD

50
70
40
50
30
30
20
10 10
0 -10
Ave. Reduction DESIGN LEVEL Ave. Daily Flow
A3-3
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 BOD Concentrations
Mth Max Min Ave
300 Feb 191 110 146
Mar 182 95 136
250 Apr 204 124 169
May 252 108 169
200 Jun 179 124 151
mg/L
Jul 177 116 154

Aug 197 116 157
150
Sep 170 140 159
BOD
Oct 197 105 152

100 Nov 163 89 111
Dec 223 56 117
50
0
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT BOD Jan 104 58 79
140 Feb 118 64 85
Mar 97 73 82
120 OC Limit Apr 110 83 95
May 131 90 110
100 Jun 112 90 98
mg/L
Jul 117 88 104

80
Aug 119 88 101
Sep 106 90 99
60
BOD
Oct 134 57 91
40 Nov 79 53 66
Dec 88 53 70
20
0
DAILY EFFLUENT BOD CONCENTRATIONS 2012

140
120
100
80
60
40
BOD - Ave 90 mg/L
20
OC Limit - 130 mg/L
0
Dates
A3-4
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 BOD Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 44 18 34
70 Feb 54 33 42
Mar 51 23 39
Apr 48 26 42
60 May 56 17 33
Jun 50 25 34
Jul 43 22 32
50
PERCENT REDUCTION
Aug 55 18 35
Sep 42 28 38
Oct 50 21 40
40 Nov 56 26 40
Dec 67 -9 35
30
Design Level
20
10
0
Minimum Maximum Average DESIGN LEVEL

60 150
140
50
130
PERCENT REDUCTION
120
40
AVE. FLOW-MLD
110
30 100
90
20
80
70
10
60
0 50
Ave. Reduction DESIGN LEVEL Ave. Daily Flow
A3-5
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 Suspended Solids Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Feb 20 12 15
SUSP. SOLIDS (Tonnes/day)
Mar 17 12 14
25 Apr 20 14 16
May 21 12 15
20 Jun 20 11 15
Jul 17 10 14
15 Aug 16 10 13
Sep 18 11 14
10 Oct 17 12 14
Nov 17 11 13
5 Dec 25 11 14
0
Mth Max Min Ave

16 Feb 7.1 4.6 5.5
SUSP. SOLIDS (Tonnes/day)
Mar 6.0 4.1 5.2

14
OC Limit Apr 7.1 4.8 5.5
12 May 7.1 3.7 4.6
Jun 5.6 3.1 4.1
10
Jul 4.9 3.0 3.6
8 Aug 4.0 2.5 3.5
Sep 4.7 3.1 3.7
6 Oct 9.0 3.4 5.0
4 Nov 6.6 3.0 4.5
Dec 9.8 4.0 5.4
2
0
16 DAILY EFFLUENT SS LOADINGS 2012

14
Effluent SS Loadings - Ave 4.7 Tonnes/day
12 OC Limit - 14.5 Tonnes/day
10
8
6
4
2
0
Dates
A3-6
LIONS GATE WWTP - 2012 BOD Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 15 10 13
25 Feb 16 11 14
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/day)
Mar 15 10 12
Apr 16 10 15
20 May 21 9 14
Jun 15 10 12
15 Jul 13 9.9 12
Aug 14 8.3 11
Sep 12 10 11
10 Oct 14 10 12
Nov 15 9 11
Dec 23 10 13
5
0
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 9.5 7.3 8.4
16 Feb 9.9 7.2 8.0
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/day)
14 Mar 8.6 6.5 7.4

Apr 9.2 7.8 8.3
12 OC Limit
May 10.9 7.2 9.2
10 Jun 9.1 7.4 7.9
Jul 8.4 7.1 7.8
8 Aug 8.1 6.1 7.0
6 Sep 7.4 6.1 6.8
Oct 9.3 6.3 7.2
4 Nov 9.0 5.4 6.7
2 Dec 10.5 6.6 7.7
0
16 DAILY EFFLUENT BOD LOADINGS 2012

14
12
10
8
6
4
Effluent BOD Loadings - Ave 7.7 Tonnes/day
2 OC Limit - 13.5 Tonnes/day
0
Dates
A3-7
LIONS GATE WWTP – 2003 – 2012 Historical Concentrations
Year SS mg/L
Yearly Mean Total Suspended Solids Concentrations Influent Effluent
2003 165 54
200 2004 163 56
2005 189 57
180 2006 184 56
2007 173 57
160 2008 169 61
TSS Concentrations (mg/L)
2009 167 60
140
2010 166 58
120 2011 173 57
2012 167 54
100
Influent TSS
80
Effluent TSS
60
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
Year BOD mg/L
Yearly Mean BOD Concentrations Influent Effluent

2003 135 89
180 2004 132 83
2005 146 91
160 2006 170 97
2007 158 91
2008 154 95
140
BOD Concentrations (mg/L)
2009 148 91
2010 142 90
120 2011 142 91
2012 146 90
100
80 Influent BOD
Effluent BOD
60
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
A3-8
LIONS GATE WWTP – 2003 – 2012 Historical Loadings Comparison
Years SS (Tonnes/Yr)
Yearly Total Suspended Solids Loadings 2003

Influent
5364
Effluent
1806
7000 2004 5335 1889
2005 6112 1903
2006 5890 1879
6000 2007 5848 2047
2008 5448 2012
TSS Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)
2009 5435 2031

5000 2010 5612 1999
2011 5590 1885
2012 5222 1727
4000
3000
Influent TSS
Effluent TSS
2000
1000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
Years BOD (Tonnes/Yr)
Yearly BOD Loadings 2003

Influent
4404
Effluent
2897
6000
2004 4317 2745
2005 4644 2927
2006 5358 3139
5000 2007 5278 3083
2008 4970 3074
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)
2009 4814 2973

2010 4771 3035
4000
2011 4591 2950
2012 4540 2811
3000
Influent BOD
2000
Effluent BOD
1000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
A3-9
LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Influent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 25 27 24 28 28 28 28 31 32 32 21 15
NO3 Grab 0.60 0.38 0.44 <0.01 0.21 <0.01 0.06 <0.01 0.02 <0.01 0.52 0.69
NO2 Grab 0.20 <0.01 0.16 <0.01 0.04 <0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.08 0.05
NH3 Comp. 13.9 15.9 15.0 16.4 15.6 16.7 16.8 17.6 18.4 19.7 11.7 9.4
SO4 Comp. 33.8 39.2 35.6 44.0 40.7 37.2 37.6 45.2 47.2 57.8 28.0 27.6
PTot Comp. 3530 4020 3500 4010 3600 3980 4310 4700 4740 4660 2770 2590
PDis Comp. 1550 1610 1670 1750 1470 1780 1740 1750 1880 2080 1290 1180
MBAS Grab 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.1 0.6 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.3 1.2 0.6 0.5
O&G Grab 10 9 12 14 4 14 7 11 32 12 12 5
Phenol Grab 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 390 666 398 387 365 432 612 700 383 359 306 295
AlDis Comp. 18 18 18 15 15 24 27 21 21 18 20 25
AsTot Comp. <0.5 0.7 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 0.5 0.9 <0.5 <0.5 0.6
BaTot Comp. 25.7 25.3 28.9 26.0 28.7 26.6 24.1 25.1 36.8 22.6 23.3 22.8
BaDis Comp. 12.0 10.1 9.8 8.6 9.5 11.1 8.1 8.4 10.3 9.3 11.0 11.1
BTot Comp. 136 145 138 156 149 158 165 189 193 189 116 96
BDis Comp. 127 147 135 146 149 157 158 179 185 185 117 95
CaTot Comp. 19500 19200 18600 17600 17700 16200 17100 18400 18100 18300 18400 17000
CdTot Comp. <0.2 0.2 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 1.5 2.5 1.4 1.6 2.4 1.3 2.7 3.3 4.7 1.9 1.5 0.8
CrDis Comp. <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.6 0.5 1.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5
CoTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 65.7 71.3 65.5 72.9 88.2 93.0 117 113 132 131 56.5 46.5
CuDis Comp. 11.7 14.8 14.5 10.6 18.7 12.6 16.0 13.8 17.1 15.2 15.7 13.9
FeTot Comp. 1230 1670 1330 1370 2490 1050 1620 1410 2780 954 1050 953
FeDis Comp. 161 183 222 189 171 190 218 204 192 158 167 166
PbTot Comp. 7.1 7.5 2.9 4.3 4.8 5.5 6.3 4.4 4.3 4.3 3.3 2.2
PbDis Comp. 0.6 0.8 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 14300 15000 14300 17300 16600 15200 15200 20300 22500 25300 9970 9280
MnTot Comp. 74.0 86.8 73.7 80.6 68.2 65.2 63.2 63.7 57.1 50.9 59.7 54.1
MnDis Comp. 52.1 63.0 55.3 59.7 50.0 46.2 43.3 38.7 39.6 36.9 43.5 42.0
HgTot Comp. 0.09 0.08 0.06 0.09 0.38 0.10 0.12 0.18 0.11 0.07 0.06 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 2.1 2.8 1.3 2.4 2.5 2.0 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.2 1.5 1.8
MoDis Comp. 1.5 2.1 0.9 1.8 1.9 1.5 1.9 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.0 1.5
NiTot Comp. 4.8 3.5 4.3 2.8 10.3 3.3 7.4 9.2 12.8 5.7 6.2 2.1
NiDis Comp. 3.4 2.3 3.2 1.9 8.4 2.2 5.1 6.0 9.9 4.2 4.8 1.3
SeTot Comp. 0.5 0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. <0.5 0.7 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 72 82 77 99 97 96 117 131 139 113 83 73
ZnDis Comp. 27 28 30 30 31 31 31 31 39 36 35 32
Note: All metal and Phosphate results reported are in ug/L, non-metal results are reported in mg/L.
A3-10
LIONS GATE WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Effluent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 25 27 27 32 28 28 31 33 35 33 24 20
NO3 Grab 0.48 0.25 0.44 <0.01 0.11 0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.62 0.67
NO2 Grab 0.07 <0.01 0.15 <0.01 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.02 <0.01 <0.01 0.06 0.05
NH3 Comp. 18.0 19.1 21.3 23.0 19.9 21.2 23.1 24.4 25.4 24.7 16.7 14.4
SO4 Comp. 32.6 36.2 34.7 42.8 44.4 40.3 39.4 47.7 52.4 61.1 27.2 27.5
PTot Comp. 3170 3280 3170 3650 3360 3640 3860 4540 4240 4110 2460 2460
PDis Comp. 1820 1770 1950 2050 1990 2190 2500 2620 2700 2640 1580 1510
MBAS Grab 0.9 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.9 2.7 2.6 3.4 0.7 0.7
O&G Grab 11 16 6 8 9 11 12 16 12 13 6 3
Phenol Grab <0.01 0.01 <0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.04 <0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 265 386 247 248 245 272 307 440 216 186 153 205
AlDis Comp. 25 20 21 18 22 30 35 29 25 23 24 32
AsTot Comp. <0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.8 <0.5 <0.5 0.6
BaTot Comp. 19.6 18.8 22.8 18.2 21.6 20.2 16.5 17.8 21.8 16.5 16.8 18.4
BaDis Comp. 11.3 9.8 9.4 8.1 9.0 9.7 7.9 8.7 9.6 9.6 10.2 10.1
BTot Comp. 130 145 143 153 151 163 165 198 193 208 113 98
BDis Comp. 123 140 132 148 139 156 157 180 175 186 117 95
CaTot Comp. 17700 17800 18400 16500 17100 15700 15300 18000 17800 17300 17900 17000
CdTot Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 0.9 1.9 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.7 2.7 0.9 0.6 0.6
CrDis Comp. <0.5 0.7 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 1.2 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 50.4 52.5 59.6 54.4 62.3 66.9 79.7 88.4 90.4 86.7 36.5 48.3
CuDis Comp. 8.5 11.5 17.7 9.6 23.1 21.0 26.0 19.1 25.5 14.1 12.8 19.7
FeTot Comp. 910 1180 1050 1010 1730 863 949 1010 1570 662 713 774
FeDis Comp. 233 275 318 239 243 220 247 227 226 207 251 261
PbTot Comp. 4.1 4.2 2.0 3.0 3.4 2.8 2.9 2.3 2.6 2.4 1.5 1.5
PbDis Comp. 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.7 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 13000 14000 14100 16400 16300 14700 14200 19800 22000 24300 9660 9410
MnTot Comp. 69.1 79.6 73.4 67.2 70.0 57.5 54.6 60.0 51.0 45.5 58.5 55.5
MnDis Comp. 49.2 63.0 58.5 53.7 52.4 43.9 42.6 42.0 38.1 37.3 49.1 46.8
HgTot Comp. 0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.8 2.2 1.2 2.4 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.3 1.8
MoDis Comp. 1.5 1.8 1.0 2.0 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.1 1.5
NiTot Comp. 2.2 3.2 1.9 2 5.4 3.0 2.8 5.4 6.2 2.4 1.9 1.9
NiDis Comp. 1.4 2.6 1.2 1.4 4.5 2.3 2.3 4.0 4.9 2.0 1.6 1.4
SeTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.6 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 64 66 64 75 79 78 85 96 98 86 58 63
ZnDis Comp. 28 32 33 34 38 43 48 44 48 39 33 35
Note: All metal and Phosphate results reported are in ug/L, non-metal results are reported in mg/L.
A3-11
APPENDIX A4
LULU ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Page
Wastewater Flows


Influent BOD A4-4

Effluent cBOD A4-4


Suspended Solids Concentrations, 2003 – 2012 A4-8

BOD Concentrations, 2003 – 2012 A4-8
Suspended Solids Loadings, 2003 – 2012 A4-9

BOD Loadings, 2003 – 2012 A4-9

LULU WWTP – 2012 Wastewater Flows – Monthly Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 78 64 70
250 Feb 97 68 73
Mar 77 66 71
OC Limit - 233 MLD Apr 76 66 70
May 72 65 68
DAILY FLOW - MLD
200 Jun 73 66 70
Jul 76 66 70
Aug 74 68 70
Sep 73 65 69
150 Oct 87 66 72
Nov 83 64 72
Dec 99 69 77
100
50

YEAR FLOW
(MLD)
2003 79
90
2004 79
2005 77
80
2006 80
70 2007 78
2008 74
60 2009 76
2010 74
Daily Flow - MLD
50 2011 71
2012 71
40
30
20
10
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
AVERAGE DAILY FLOWS
A4-1
LULU WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Concentrations Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 210 160 185
300 Feb 231 157 190
Mar 227 159 198
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
250 Apr 228 169 195

May 230 168 204
200
Jun 247 187 215
150 Jul 259 192 221
Aug 283 183 222
100 Sep 266 184 207
Oct 239 183 207
50 Nov 214 160 185
Dec 210 148 178
0
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Jan 9.0 5.0 7.0
50 Feb 8.0 5.0 6.3
45 Mar 10.0 4.0 6.1
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
40 OC Limit Apr 7.0 4.0 5.0

May 7.0 4.0 5.0
35
Jun 6.0 4.0 4.8
30 Jul 7.0 3.0 4.5
25 Aug 8.0 3.0 4.6
20 Sep 7.0 4.0 5.0
Oct 6.0 4.0 4.6
15
Nov 14.0 4.0 6.1
10 Dec 11.0 5.0 6.2
5
0
50 DAILY EFFLUENT SS CONCENTRATIONS 2012

45
Concentrations mg/L
35 OC Limit - 45 mg/L
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Dates
A4-2
LULU WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

PRIMARY MONTHLY S.S. REDUCTION Jan 73 59 68
90 Feb 72 64 67
Mar 76 64 69
80 Apr 75 62 68
May 76 65 70
PERCENT REDUCTION
70
Jun 76 65 70
60 Jul 78 67 72
Aug 79 66 72
50 Design Level - 60% Sep 75 65 71
Oct 78 65 71
40
Nov 78 63 70
30 Dec 72 59 66
20
10
0
Maximum Mimimum "Average" Design Level
Mth Max Min Ave

OVERALL MONTHLY S.S. REDUCTION Jan 97 94 96
100 Feb 98 95 97
Mar 98 95 97
95 Apr 98 96 97
PERCENT REDUCTION
May 98 96 98
90 Jun 98 97 98
85 Aug 99 96 98
Sep 98 97 98
Oct 98 97 98
80
Nov 98 93 97
Dec 97 95 97
75
70
Maximum Minimum Average Design Level
A4-3
LULU WWTP – 2012 BOD Concentrations Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
350
Feb 298 221 270
300 Mar 295 241 273
Apr 289 248 262

250 May 294 257 271
Jun 287 239 264
200 Jul 299 261 283
Aug 316 262 288
150 Sep 292 261 273
Oct 286 246 268
100 Nov 273 201 234
Dec 270 182 229
50
0
Mth Max Min Ave

50
MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT cBOD Jan 8 5 6
Feb 6 4 5
45
cBOD Concentrations mg/L
OC Limit Mar 5 4 4
40
Apr 5 4 4
35 May 5 4 4
30 Jun 4 4 4
25 Jul 6 4 5
20 Aug 6 4 5
Sep 5 4 4
15
Oct 4 4 4
10
Nov 15 4 6
5 Dec 13 4 6
0

45
40 cBOD - ave < 5.0 mg/L
OC Limit - 45 mg/L
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Dates
A4-4
LULU WWTP – 2012 BOD Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave
60 PRIMARY MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 45 25 32
Feb 39 17 26
Mar 45 25 32
50
PERCENT REDUCTION
Apr 36 22 33
May 37 27 34
40 Jun 39 26 34
Jul 40 29 32
30 Aug 45 25 32
Design Level - 30% Sep 39 29 33
20 Oct 38 30 35
Nov 42 29 35
Dec 39 30 33
10
0
Mth Max Min Ave

SECONDARY MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 97 92 95
100 Feb 97 95 97
Mar 97 97 97
PERCENT REDUCTION
Apr 97 97 97
May 98 97 97
90
Jun 97 97 97
Design Level - 80%
Jul 98 96 97
Aug 97 95 97
Sep 97 96 97
80
Secondary BOD Reductions are Oct 98 97 97
calculated from Secondary influent Nov 97 95 96
tBOD and Final effluent cBOD Dec 97 91 96
70
Mth Max Min Ave

OVERALL MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 98 96 97
100 Feb 99 98 98
Mar 99 98 98
PERCENT REDUCTION
Apr 99 98 98
May 99 98 98
90 Jun 99 98 98
Aug 99 98 98
80 Overall BOD Reductions are Sep 99 98 98

calculated from influent tBOD Oct 99 98 99
and Final effluent cBOD Nov 98 93 98
Dec 98 95 98
70
A4-5
LULU WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Loading Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
Feb 22 12 14
SS Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
Mar 17 12 14
20
Apr 16 12 14
May 16 12 14
15 Jun 17 13 15
Jul 18 13 16
10 Aug 21 13 16
Sep 19 12 14
Oct 18 13 15
5
Nov 17 11 13
Dec 20 11 14
0
Mth Max Min Ave

5.0
Feb 0.7 0.4 0.5
4.5 Mar 0.7 0.3 0.4
OC Limit
SS Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
4.0 Apr 0.5 0.3 0.4

3.5 May 0.5 0.3 0.3
Jun 0.4 0.3 0.3
3.0
Jul 0.5 0.2 0.3
2.5 Aug 0.6 0.2 0.3
2.0 Sep 0.5 0.3 0.3
1.5 Oct 0.4 0.3 0.3
Nov 1.2 0.3 0.4
1.0 Dec 0.8 0.4 0.5
0.5
0.0
6.0 DAILY EFFLUENT SS LOADINGS 2012
5.0
4.0 Effluent SS Loadings - ave 0.40 Tonnes/Day

3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Dates
A4-6
LULU WWTP – 2012 BOD Loadings Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
25
MONTHLY INFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 19 15 17
Feb 22 17 19
Mar 22 16 19
20
Apr 20 17 18
May 20 18 19
15 Jun 20 17 18
Jul 21 18 20
10 Aug 23 18 20
Sep 20 18 19
Oct 22 17 19
5
Nov 19 14 17
Dec 21 16 18
0
Mth Max Min Ave

4.0
Feb 0.5 0.3 0.4
3.5 Mar 0.4 0.3 0.3

OC Limit
Apr 0.3 0.3 0.3
3.0
May 0.3 0.3 0.3
2.5 Jun 0.3 0.3 0.3
Jul 0.4 0.3 0.3
2.0
Aug 0.4 0.3 0.4
1.5 Sep 0.4 0.3 0.3
Oct 0.3 0.3 0.3
1.0 Nov 1.2 0.3 0.5
0.5 Dec 1.0 0.3 0.5
0.0

4.0
3.5
Effluent cBOD Loadings - ave. <0.4 Tonnes/Day

3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Dates
A4-7
LULU WWTP – 2003 – 2012 Historical Concentrations Comparison
Year TSS

Influent Effluent
mg/L
250 2003 210 8

2004 206 7
2005 219 7
Total Susp. Solids Concentration mg/L
2006 217 6
2007 237 7
200
2008 232 5
2009 * 5
2010 176 5
2011 188* 5
150 2012 201 5
Influent TSS
100 Effluent TSS
50
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Year
Year BOD cBOD

Influent Effluent
300
2003 204 6
2004 218 6
2005 228 6
250
2006 216 7
2007 221 <6
2008 225 <6

200 2009 * <6
2010 252 <5
2011 254* <5
150 2012 263 <5
Influent BOD
100
Effluent cBOD
50
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Year
Note: Annual Data for 2009 for influent suspended solids and BOD were not reported. Annual data for
2010 for influent suspended solids and BOD included April to December data only due to issues
associated with the location of the raw influent sampler. Raw influent sampler was relocated on March 29,
2010 in the junction box at north fence line.
A4-8
LULU WWTP – 2003 – 2012 Historical Loadings Comparison
Years TSS
Total Suspended Solids Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)

Influent Effluent
8000 2003 6062 237
2004 5947 202
7000 2005 6088 198
2006 6313 179
6000 2007 6718 187

2008 6261 147
5000 2009 * 133
2010 4661 141
2011 4907* 143
4000
2012 5210 142
3000
Influent TSS
2000
Effluent TSS
1000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
Years BOD cBOD

Total BOD/cBOD Loadings (Tonnes/Yr)
8000 Influent Effluent
2003 5954 185
2004 6310 174
7000
2005 6347 164
2006 6314 189

6000 2007 6232 159
2008 6180 152
5000 2009 * 145
2010 6748 126
4000 2011 6652* 129
2012 6856 126
.
3000 Influent BOD
Effluent cBOD
2000
1000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Monitoring Years
Note: Annual Data for 2009 for influent suspended solids and BOD were not reported. Annual data for
2010 for influent suspended solids and BOD included April to December data only due to issues
associated with the location of the raw influent sampler. Raw influent sampler was relocated on March 29,
2010 in the junction box at north fence line.
A4-9
LULU WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Influent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 39 38 39 39 39 39 38 39 40 39 37 36
NO3 Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.02 <0.01 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.02
NO2 Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
NH3 Comp. 24 25 26 25 26 26 25 25 26 25 24 23
SO4 Comp. 16 17 16 14 14 11 9 10 11 11 15 19
PTot Comp. 4430 4370 4850 4310 4600 4660 4760 4820 4790 4830 4300 4430
PDis Comp. 2540 2520 2690 2390 2810 2650 2510 2610 2610 2530 2590 2340
MBAS Grab 3.0 2.7 1.6 3.1 2.2 2.7 4.0 2.4 4.0 2.8 2.6 2.6
O&G Grab 27 20 18 29 26 17 32 27 37 33 19 25
Phenol Grab 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.04
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 445 479 435 369 355 415 464 456 395 403 459 469
AlDis Comp. 59 41 37 35 48 53 52 56 45 46 46 69
AsTot Comp. 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.8 1.2 1.0
BaTot Comp. 18.5 21.4 22.9 16.7 17.8 19.0 18.9 18.5 19.0 21.0 17.4 20.5
BaDis Comp. 5.7 5.5 6.9 4.6 5.1 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.9 6.4 6.2 6.9
BTot Comp. 103 99 106 103 101 110 118 104 102 115 113 90
BDis Comp. 100 93 101 105 91 106 114 94 90 115 98 88
CaTot Comp. 11400 11600 12400 10800 9460 8610 8740 8550 8090 8620 12400 13700
CdTot Comp. 0.2 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.4 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.6 1.9 6.9 1.7 2.7 2.6
CrDis Comp. 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.8 0.7 3.9 0.6 0.9 0.8
CoTot Comp. 1.0 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.3 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4
CoDis Comp. 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.9 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9
CuTot Comp. 69 60 65.1 49.8 69.4 93.9 111.0 109.0 113.0 120.0 57.2 56.2
CuDis Comp. 18 15 13.9 12.6 21.9 28.8 30.0 26.0 37.1 38.1 18.5 14.2
FeTot Comp. 2110 2250 2260 2730 1920 1850 2180 1990 1790 2290 2220 2110
FeDis Comp. 798 822 769 863 785 763 789 636 632 803 887 761
PbTot Comp. 3.6 7.7 2.9 2.7 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1
PbDis Comp. 0.6 1.6 0.5 <0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5
MgTot Comp. 4630 4520 5190 4550 4130 3770 3890 3900 3870 3920 4630 5170
MnTot Comp. 80.5 84.6 87.9 100 77.0 69.8 78.4 74.4 61.9 75.2 84.3 90.4
MnDis Comp. 54.5 57.8 55.5 71.0 53.3 47.3 50.9 47.5 39.5 48.3 59.6 61.3
HgTot Comp. 0.16 0.72 0.10 0.11 0.10 0.12 0.10 0.11 0.41 0.08 0.07 0.12
MoTot Comp. 2.2 2.1 1.6 1.4 2.1 1.2 1.7 1.7 1.4 5.8 1.3 1.4
MoDis Comp. 1.5 1.4 1.0 1.0 1.3 0.7 0.9 1.0 0.8 4.5 0.8 0.8
NiTot Comp. 4.7 5.2 4.5 3.8 3.5 3.2 13.0 3.4 52.1 76.7 5.3 6.0
NiDis Comp. 2.6 3.0 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.8 9.7 1.8 42.6 56.0 3.2 3.7
SeTot Comp. 0.6 0.6 0.6 <0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 0.6
AgTot Comp. 1.1 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 0.8 <0.5 0.8 0.9 <0.5 1.0 1.2 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 89 169 93 81 101 88 102 104 98 111 90 100
ZnDis Comp. 19 48 21 16 28 17 16 17 19 19 22 23
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L, all non-metals are reported in mg/L.
A4-10
LULU WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Effluent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 31 34 32 38 37 38 38 28 36 32 34 29
NO3 Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 0.06 0.08 0.04 0.04 0.06
NO2 Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.28 0.17 0.11 0.14 0.05
NH3 Comp. 29 33 29 36 35 36 36 26 33 30 32 28
SO4 Comp. 20 19 21 21 20 19 19 17 19 17 22 22
PTot Comp. 2810 3320 2870 3450 3340 3860 4060 2820 3820 3000 3790 2920
PDis Comp. 2600 3200 2730 3230 3210 3560 3590 2580 3630 2840 3630 2590
MBAS Grab 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.3
O&G Grab <4 <4 4 <3 <3 <4 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Phenol Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 48 31 29 28 28 36 32 39 36 32 34 44
AlDis Comp. 20 12 12 13 14 22 19 22 19 15 18 22
AsTot Comp. 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 <0.5 0.8 0.7
BaTot Comp. 3.3 3.5 7.7 3.0 3.1 2.8 2.6 2.6 3.0 2.9 3.7 4.2
BaDis Comp. 2.2 2.6 6.3 2.0 2.4 1.9 2.0 1.9 2.3 2.1 2.7 2.9
BTot Comp. 102 108 108 110 104 112 120 109 111 121 132 90
BDis Comp. <100 104 103 109 98 116 114 103 100 119 127 84
CaTot Comp. 10300 10100 10900 9030 8460 7180 7000 7520 6760 7200 11600 13000
CdTot Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 1.8 0.6 1.2 0.8
CrDis Comp. 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 <0.5 1.7 <0.5 1.0 0.7
CoTot Comp. 0.6 0.8 0.8 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.9 0.9
CoDis Comp. 0.5 0.7 0.7 <0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.7 0.7
CuTot Comp. 20.0 13.0 12.7 15.5 14.4 28.0 26.8 28.5 30.1 26.1 15.6 11.8
CuDis Comp. 7.0 5.0 5.0 10.5 10.6 21.2 20.1 23.5 25.1 22.0 7.5 6.0
FeTot Comp. 334 286 262 315 244 257 225 251 216 232 274 272
FeDis Comp. 167 142 136 160 133 158 144 148 135 129 154 147
PbTot Comp. 0.5 1 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
PbDis Comp. <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 4560 4400 4720 4290 3740 3580 3840 3630 3660 3520 4600 4880
MnTot Comp. 21.8 62.7 62.9 24.5 50.5 28.4 22.8 24.9 34.1 27.5 31.9 30.9
MnDis Comp. 9.3 45.6 52.9 17.4 45.7 22.5 16.8 20.0 30.0 19.7 21.2 11.1
HgTot Comp. <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.2 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.7 1.9 1.0 0.9
MoDis Comp. 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.7 1.8 0.8 0.9
NiTot Comp. 2.9 2.9 3.1 1.8 2.0 1.8 2.1 2.1 9.9 80.8 3.7 6.8
NiDis Comp. 2.7 2.8 2.5 1.7 1.9 1.7 2.0 1.9 9.5 77.5 3.5 6.4
SeTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 26 43 35 21 25 28 29 37 28 30 71 29
ZnDis Comp. 21 38 31 17 22 24 26 32 25 27 61 23
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L, all non-metals are reported in mg/L.
A4-11
APPENDIX A5
NW LANGLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Page
Wastewater Flows


Influent BOD A5-4

Effluent cBOD A5-4


Suspended Solids Concentrations, 2003 – 2012 A5-8

BOD Concentrations, 2003 – 2012 A5-8
Suspended Solids Loadings, 2003 – 2012 A5-9

BOD Loadings, 2003 – 2012 A5-9

NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Wastewater Flows – Monthly Summary
Mth Max Min Ave

Jan 15.0 9.7 12.4
45.0
Feb 15.4 10.6 12.3
Mar 14.5 10.3 12.5
40.0 Apr 14.6 10.0 12.0
May 13.4 10.8 12.0
35.0 Jun 14.0 10.0 12.5
Jul 13.8 7.9 11.7
30.0
DAILY FLOW - MLD
Aug 12.1 10.1 11.2

Sep 13.3 9.3 11.1
25.0 Oct 15.8 10.6 12.2
Nov 15.0 11.2 12.9
20.0 Dec 15.4 11.3 13.2
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0

Year Flow
(MLD)
2003 9.2
14
2004 9.3
2005 9.2
12 2006 9.9
2007 10.9
10 2008 11.0
2009 11.6
2010 11.9
Daily Flow - MLD
8 2011 12.0
2012 12.2
6
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
AVERAGE DAILY FLOWS
A5-1
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Concentrations Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
Jan 390 143 218
MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS Feb 436 170 230
500 Mar 382 176 241
Apr 356 181 235
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
May 330 185 251

400
Jun 294 178 236
Jul 272 176 237
300 Aug 322 205 247
Sep 308 208 252
Oct 329 177 237
200 Nov 279 170 224
Dec 328 173 225
100
0
Mth Max Min Ave
50
Feb 34 20 26
45 Mar 29 16 22
SUSP. SOLIDS mg/L
40 OC Level 45 mg/L Apr 26 17 21

May 21 14 18
35
Jun 27 15 22
30 Jul 28 20 24
25 Aug 25 14 19
20 Sep 29 13 20
Oct 36 14 23
15
Nov 26 12 18
10 Dec 28 13 19
5
0
Maximum Minimum Average OC Level
80 DAILY EFFLUENT TSS CONCENTRATIONS 2012

70
Concentrations mg/L

OC Level - 45 mg/L
50
40
30
20
10
0
Dates
A5-2
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY SUSPENDED SOLIDS REDUCTION Jan 93 78 88
Feb 94 82 88
120 Mar 95 84 90
Apr 94 87 91
May 95 90 93
100
PERCENT REDUCTION
Jun 95 86 90
Jul 92 86 90
80 Aug 94 89 92
Sep 96 88 92
Oct 94 83 90
60 Design Level - 90% Nov 96 87 92
Dec 95 86 91
40
20
0
Maximum Mimimum Average Design Level

100 16.0
90 14.0
80
PERCENT REDUCTION
12.0
70
AVE. FLOW - MLD
60 10.0
50 8.0
40 6.0
30
4.0
20
10 2.0
0 0.0
Ave. Reduction Design Level Ave. Daily Flow
A5-3
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 BOD Concentrations Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
450 MONTHLY RAW INFLUENT BOD Jan 287 158 237
Feb 349 211 276
400 Mar 284 236 263
BOD mg/L
350 Apr 332 252 285

May 369 277 311
300
Jun 321 111 277
250 Jul 330 257 308
200 Aug 372 284 317
Sep 368 301 325
150 Oct 381 247 313
100 Nov 339 204 281
50 Dec 323 224 271
0
Mth Max. Min. Ave.

50 MONTHLY FINAL EFFLUENT cBOD Jan 20 11 14
Feb 19 11 16
45 Mar 14 9 12
40 OC Level Apr 17 11 13
35 May 14 9 11
cBOD mg/L
30 Jun 13 8 11
Jul 14 10 12
25 Aug 16 8 11
20 Sep 13 7 11
15 Oct 19 7 12
Nov 16 7 12
10
Dec 16 8 13
5
0

45
40 cBOD - ave 12.2 mg/L
35 OC Level - 45 mg/L
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Dates
A5-4
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 BOD Reductions
Mth Max Min Ave

MONTHLY BOD REDUCTIONS Jan 96 91 94
110
Feb 95 93 94
100 Mar 96 95 96
PERCENT REDUCTION
90 Apr 96 95 95
80 May 97 95 97
Jun 97 90 96
70
Jul 97 95 96
60 Aug 97 96 97
50 Design Level Sep 98 96 97
40 Oct 98 94 96
30 Nov 98 94 96
Dec 96 94 95
20
10
0

110 16.0
100
14.0
90
PERCENT REDUCTION
80 12.0
AVE. FLOW - MLD

70 10.0
60
8.0
50
40 6.0
30 4.0
20
2.0
10
0 0.0
Ave. Reduction Design Level Ave. Daily Flow
A5-5
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Suspended Solids Loading Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
RAW INFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS LOADINGS Jan 4.9 2.0 2.7
6.0
Feb 5.1 2.0 2.8
Mar 4.5 2.1 3.0
SUSP. SOLIDS Loadings
5.0
Apr 4.7 2.1 2.8
May 3.8 2.1 3.0
4.0
(Tonnes/Day)
Jun 3.8 2.2 2.9

Jul 3.5 1.8 2.8
3.0
Aug 3.5 2.2 2.8
Sep 4.1 2.1 2.8
2.0
Oct 3.8 2.1 2.9
Nov 3.5 2.0 2.9
1.0
Dec 3.8 2.4 3.0
0.0
Mth Max Min Ave
0.6
FINAL EFFLUENT SUSPENDED SOLIDS LOADINGS Jan 0.48 0.18 0.31
Feb 0.52 0.23 0.32
Mar 0.36 0.19 0.28
SUSP. SOLIDS Loadings
0.5 Apr 0.37 0.19 0.26

OC Level - 0.50 Tonnes/Day May 0.28 0.17 0.21
0.4 Jun 0.38 0.18 0.28
(Tonnes/Day)
Jul 0.39 0.20 0.28

Aug 0.29 0.15 0.22
0.3 Sep 0.31 0.12 0.22
Oct 0.47 0.15 0.28
0.2 Nov 0.35 0.14 0.24
Dec 0.34 0.17 0.25
0.1
0.0
0.7 DAILY EFFLUENT SS LOADINGS 2012

SS Loadings - ave 0.26 Tonnes/Day
0.6
OC Level - 0.50 Tonnes/Day
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
Dates
A5-6
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 BOD Loading Summary
Mth Max Min Ave
5.0 MONTHLY INFLUENT BOD LOADINGS Jan 3.6 2.4 2.9

Feb 4.1 2.8 3.4
4.5 Mar 3.7 2.8 3.2
4.0 Apr 4.2 3.2 3.6

May 4.4 3.2 3.9
3.5
Jun 4.1 1.5 3.4
3.0 Jul 4.2 2.5 3.4
2.5 Aug 4.5 3.1 3.6
2.0 Sep 4.2 3.0 3.7
Oct 4.5 3.4 3.8
1.5 Nov 4.6 3.1 3.7
1.0 Dec 4.4 2.8 3.7
0.5
0.0
Mth Max Min Ave
0.6
Feb 0.25 0.15 0.19
Mar 0.19 0.11 0.15

0.5 Apr 0.20 0.14 0.17
OC Level May 0.17 0.11 0.13
0.4 Jun 0.16 0.10 0.14
Jul 0.16 0.10 0.13
Aug 0.18 0.10 0.12
0.3
Sep 0.15 0.09 0.12
Oct 0.22 0.08 0.15
0.2 Nov 0.22 0.08 0.16
Dec 0.23 0.10 0.17
0.1
0.0

0.6
0.5
c BOD Loadings (Tonnes/Day)
cBOD Loadings - ave. 0.15 Tonnes/Day

0.4 OC Limit - 0.50 Tonnes/Day
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
Dates
A5-7
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Concentrations Comparison
TSS
Year Influent Effluent
300 2003 208 13
2004 256 <11
2005 241 18
TSS Concentrations (mg/L)
250 2006 203 14

2007 198 16
2008 207 16
200 2009 227 18
2010 251 19
2011 217 22
150 2012 236 21
Influent TSS
100 Effluent TSS
50
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Year
BOD cBOD
350 2003 251 9
2004 304 8
2005 297 10
300 2006 255 9
2007 264 <10
2008 295 <11
250 2009 309 <12

2010 297 <10
2011 285 <11
200
2012 289 12
150 Influent BOD
Effluent cBOD
100
50
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Year
A5-8
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2003 - 2012 Historical Loadings Comparison
TSS
Yearly Total Suspended Solids Loadings Tonnes/yr
1200 2003 705 43
2004 861 39
2005 810 62
1000 2006 730 53
TSS Loadings (Tonnes/yr)
2007 786 63
2008 831 65
800 2009 955 77
2010 1084 83
2011 952 96
600 2012 1049 96
400
Influent TSS
Effluent TSS
200
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
BOD cBOD
Yearly BOD/cBOD Loadings Tonnes/yr
1400 Year Influent Effluent
2003 839 31
2004 1030 28
1200 2005 996 35
2006 908 29
BOD Loadings (Tonnes/yr)
2007 1050 40
1000 2008 1173 43
2009 1300 51
800 2010 1302 44
2011 1288 49
2012 1290 55
600 .
Influent BOD
400 Effluent cBOD
200
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Years
A5-9
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Influent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 54 45 43 42 49 44 42 48 47 48 46 36
NO3 Grab <0.01 0.38 0.78 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.63
NO2 Grab <0.01 0.17 0.09 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.12
NH3 Comp. 35.3 28.4 27.9 26.5 27.7 28.4 25.7 29.2 29.6 28.9 27.8 23.2
SO4 Comp. 37.9 41.5 34.7 36.7 39.7 35.6 39.1 43.4 29.8 46.7 47.7 33.7
PTot Comp. 9770 7940 6600 5980 10500 7590 8560 13300 7110 11700 10100 5390
PDis Comp. 5910 5210 3620 3700 6960 4590 5780 9020 4180 8940 7400 3040
MBAS Grab 1.4 1.3 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.3 1.2
O&G Grab 29 26 15 18 17 24 21 28 19 30 21 76
Phenol Grab 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.04 0.05
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 1650 787 934 978 1000 751 862 1050 891 824 692 952
AlDis Comp. 111 89 46 100 106 92 155 158 147 242 125 52
AsTot Comp. 1.2 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.9 0.7 8.3 0.7 1.1
BaTot Comp. 56.9 31.2 33.4 26.5 35.0 27.6 25.9 31.9 25.7 36.8 36.8 40.1
BaDis Comp. 4.9 7.0 8.2 6.5 5.9 6.2 6.4 3.6 5.9 11.0 8.7 8.3
BTot Comp. 152 141 144 149 153 180 130 155 143 169 491 148
BDis Comp. 135 134 138 141 144 155 125 134 129 161 153 135
CaTot Comp. 20700 19900 23000 17300 18800 18300 17000 14300 14400 17300 21300 20600
CdTot Comp. 0.5 4.9 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.6 4.4 0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 0.4 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 28.6 17.8 18.7 15.2 17.2 15.2 15.0 19.4 12.6 22.2 16.4 14.0
CrDis Comp. 9.1 9.5 8.7 8.9 8.8 6.6 7.9 7.5 6.3 7.0 10.3 7.2
CoTot Comp. 0.9 0.7 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.9 3.6 0.8
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 262 186 205 154 201 209 178.0 212 233 282 184 171
CuDis Comp. 33.2 34.5 50.9 37.9 48.5 48.8 32.2 19.7 69.3 40.1 41.1 37.4
FeTot Comp. 1440 977 1200 1110 1330 902 952 987 810 773 734 1100
FeDis Comp. 221 214 201 182 254 240 284 247 229 253 230 159
PbTot Comp. 6.6 7.2 3.4 2.6 4.5 8.1 3.1 4.0 4.1 3.9 6.4 3.1
PbDis Comp. 1.4 1.6 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.7 <0.5 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.5
MgTot Comp. 6900 6850 6860 6050 6270 6270 5440 4470 4780 5450 7230 6320
MnTot Comp. 98.5 72.8 78.0 71.5 75.1 70.6 74.1 77.3 65.5 65.2 76.1 74.8
MnDis Comp. 43.9 42.4 42.5 40.1 43.3 41.7 48.1 41.1 37.1 45.6 50.7 41.6
HgTot Comp. 0.15 0.27 0.11 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.15 0.13 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.63
MoTot Comp. 3.1 2.3 3.0 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.9 3.8 2.2
MoDis Comp. 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.9 3.0 1.6
NiTot Comp. 6.6 4.0 4.1 3.5 6.6 4.5 4.0 41.9 5.1 3.8 8.6 44.4
NiDis Comp. 3.1 2.2 2.0 1.9 2.0 2.5 2.8 32.3 2.9 2.5 3.6 34.3
SeTot Comp. 1.5 0.6 1.0 <0.5 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6
AgTot Comp. 0.7 0.6 1.6 0.8 1.5 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.8 0.6 1
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 212 172 164 146 172 208 186 212 221 182 1180 152
ZnDis Comp. 69 71 62 67 64 74 68 63 90 74 95 50
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L and non-metals results are reported in mg/L.
A5-10
NW LANGLEY WWTP – 2012 Comprehensive Effluent Data
Type
TKN Comp. 33 32 29 32 24 20 15 20 23 16 17 16
NO3 Grab 1.44 0.20 0.14 0.91 2.75 2.3 2.8 1.9 1.7 1.8 3.3 2.08
NO2 Grab 0.21 0.19 0.14 0.21 0.33 1.13 0.81 0.69 0.59 0.59 1.23 0.70
NH3 Comp. 27.2 27.4 25.9 26.3 19.1 14.2 10.3 14.4 17.0 11.9 11.0 11.8
SO4 Comp. 37.3 41.5 39.0 37.9 41.4 37.1 41.0 43.0 35.5 40.7 44.4 38.7
PTot Comp. 4850 6250 5340 3800 6260 5710 5450 8230 5520 5260 5690 5250
PDis Comp. 4030 5570 4690 3680 5480 4960 4730 7750 4570 4750 4760 4690
MBAS Grab 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3
O&G Grab <3 <4 <3 <4 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Phenol Grab <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
CNTot Grab <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
AlTot Comp. 93 148 96 105 108 139 139 193 128 109 129 96
AlDis Comp. 29 48 35 34 45 24 40 75 39 58 54 48
AsTot Comp. 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.5 1.0 0.7 0.7
BaTot Comp. 6.3 8.6 7.4 7.3 7.0 7.3 7.2 5.5 5.6 6.4 8.2 7.7
BaDis Comp. 4.3 5.7 5.1 4.8 4.7 4.0 3.9 2.5 3.2 4.7 6.0 5.9
BTot Comp. 171 140 140 163 167 182 150 162 161 167 160 173
BDis Comp. 144 146 135 160 156 171 141 144 148 154 162 152
CaTot Comp. 17500 17300 19300 15600 16600 18700 16100 12900 12700 15800 19700 18000
CdTot Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.3 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CdDis Comp. <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
CrTot Comp. 4.2 5.6 4.3 4.7 4.9 4.8 4.9 6.1 4.5 4.1 5.2 4.6
CrDis Comp. 2.7 3.7 3.2 3.4 3.6 2.9 3.1 4.0 2.8 3.0 3.8 3.7
CoTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CoDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
CuTot Comp. 38.0 47.2 43.8 56.8 52.9 43.5 46.8 61.4 62.1 42.1 44.7 37.0
CuDis Comp. 16.3 18.6 23.9 38.7 34.8 34.3 29.4 41.0 36.2 28.6 15.0 17.4
FeTot Comp. 183 264 178 189 213 249 254 250 216 185 231 160
FeDis Comp. 101 140 108 105 136 115 125 132 103 123 124 99
PbTot Comp. 1.3 2.2 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.8 0.6
PbDis Comp. 1.0 1.3 <0.5 0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 0.6 <0.5 <0.5
MgTot Comp. 6110 6330 6330 5570 5780 6080 5660 4310 4300 4960 6630 5980
MnTot Comp. 56.9 60.9 53.0 45.8 51.1 55.0 52.5 51.1 32.9 48.3 54.0 50.6
MnDis Comp. 50.2 55.3 47.6 45.6 46.3 48.5 44.7 45.0 25.3 43.4 46.4 45.3
HgTot Comp. <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
MoTot Comp. 1.7 1.9 1.8 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.7 2.9 1.5 2.7 2.4 1.6
MoDis Comp. 1.4 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.5 2.7 1.3 2.5 2 1.4
NiTot Comp. 4.5 4.9 4.8 3.4 3.6 5.1 4.4 21.5 5.3 6.9 15.6 32.8
NiDis Comp. 4.1 4.6 4.4 3.4 3.3 4.6 4.2 20.2 4.5 6.5 14.7 31.0
SeTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgTot Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
AgDis Comp. <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
ZnTot Comp. 64 57 52 68 69 67 73 80 75 58 76 54
ZnDis Comp. 56 53 45 66 66 59 62 70 62 53 65 48
Note: All metal results reported are in ug/L and non-metals results are reported in mg/L.
A5-11
APPENDIX B
Additional Monitoring Data – Effluent Quality*
Location Operational Certificate Page
ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP ME 00387 B-1
IONA ISLAND WWTP ME 00023 B-6
LIONS GATE WWTP ME 00030 B-11
LULU ISLAND WWTP ME 00233 B-15
NORTHWEST LANGLEY WWTP ME 04339 B-21
*10 year Summary - Selected Parameters based on current Operational Certificates and
previous Permit Requirements.
Effluent Data Annacis WWTP
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
Effluent Data Iona WWTP
B-6
B-7
B-8
B-9
B-10
Effluent Data Lions Gate WWTP
B-11
B-12
B-13
B-14
Effluent Data Lulu WWTP
B-15
B-16
B-17
B-18
B-19
B-20
Effluent Data Northwest Langley WWTP
B-21
B-22
B-23
B-24
B-25
APPENDIX C
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality
30-Day Geometric Means of Fecal Coliform Levels
Location Page
Ambleside………………………………………… C-2
Barnet Marine Park………………………………. C-6
Bedwell Bay……………………………………… C-4
Belcarra Park (Picnic Area)……………………. C-4
Brockton Point…………………………………… C-6
Cates Park………………………………………. C-3
Centennial Beach ……………………………. C-16
Crescent Beach North…………………………. C-17
Cresent Beach…………………………………. C-17
Deep Cove………………………………………. C-3
Dundarave……………………………………….. C-2
Eagle Harbour……………………………………. C-1
English Bay Beach………………………………. C-8
False Creek, Central…………………………….. C-9
False Creek, East……………………………….. C-10
False Creek, West………………………………. C-9
Gary Point.………………………………………. C-16
Iona Beach………………………………………. C-15
Jericho Beach……………………………………. C-11
Kitsilano Beach………………………………….. C-11
Kitsilano Point……………………………………. C-10
Locarno Beach…………………………………… C-12
Old Orchard Park……………………………… C-5
Rocky Point Park..……………………………… C-5
Sasamat Lake - Float Walk………...…………… C-19
Sasamat Lake - Outdoor Centre…...…………… C-19
Sasamat Lake - White Pine Beach..…………… C-18
Second Beach…………………………………... C-7
Spanish Banks………………………………….. C-12
Sunset Beach……………………………………. C-8
Third Beach……………………………………… C-7
White Rock……………………………………… C-18
Whytecliff Park…………………………………… C-1
Wreck Beach, Foreshore East………………… C-13
Wreck Beach, Foreshore West (Acadia Beach). C-13
Wreck Beach, Trail 4 (Tower Beach)…………… C-14
Wreck Beach, Trail 6 (North Arm Breakwater)… C-14
Wreck Beach, Trail 7 (Oasis)…………………… C-15
Guidelines for Beach Water Quality

For a body of water to be considered safe for primary-contact recreation, the guidelines stipulate that the
geometric mean of results of at least 5 samples collected in a 30 day period should not exceed 200 fecal
coliform bacteria per 100 mL. False Creek is not classified as a primary-contact recreational water body
(i.e., a beach).
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Whytecliff, 2008 - 2012
250
Geometric Mean - Fecal Coliform Bacteria/100 mL
200
150
100
50
0
1-May 16-May 31-May 15-Jun 30-Jun 15-Jul 30-Jul 14-Aug 29-Aug 13-Sep 28-Sep
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Eagle Harbour, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-1
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Dundarave, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Ambleside Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-2
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Cates Park, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Deep Cove, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-3
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Bedwell Bay, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Belcarra Park - Picnic Area, 2008 -
2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-4
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Old Orchard Park, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Rocky Point Park, 2008 - 2012
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-5
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Barnet Marine Park, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Brockton, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-6
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Third Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Second Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-7
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - English Bay, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Second Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-8
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - West False Creek, 2008 - 2012
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Central False Creek, 2008 - 2012
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-9
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - East False Creek, 2008 - 2012
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Kitsilano Point, 2008 -2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-10
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Kitsilano Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Jericho Beach, 2008- 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-11
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Locarno Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Spanish Banks, 2008- 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-12
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Wreck Beach - Foreshore East,
2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Wreck Beach - Acadia, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-13
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Wreck Beach - Trail 4, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Wreck Beach - Breakwater - Trail 6,
2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-14
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Wreck Beach - Trail 7, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Iona Beach, 2008 - 2012
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-15
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Gary Point, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Centennial Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-16
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Crescent Beach North, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Crescent Beach, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-17
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - White Rock, 2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Sasamat Lake, White Pine Beach,

2008 - 2012
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
1-Apr 16-Apr1-May16-May31-May15-Jun30-Jun15-Jul 30-Jul14-Aug29-Aug13-Sep28-Sep13-Oct28-Oct
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-18
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Sasamat Lake, Float Walk,
2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
1-Apr 16-Apr1-May16-May31-May15-Jun30-Jun15-Jul 30-Jul14-Aug29-Aug13-Sep28-Sep13-Oct28-Oct
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Receiving Water Bacteriological Quality - Sasamat Lake, Outdoor Centre,
2008 - 2012
250
200
150
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
C-19
C-20
APPENDIX D
2010 TO 2012 BIOSOLIDS/SLUDGE MONITORING PROGRAMS COMPARISON OF

METALS AND FECAL COLIFORM DATA WITH ORGANIC MATTER RECYCLING
REGULATION, February, 2002
Biosolids/Sludge Metals Data Page
Arsenic D-1
Cadmium D-1
Chromium D-2
Cobalt D-2
Copper D-3
Lead D-3
Mercury D-4
Molybdenum D-4
Nickel D-5
Selenium D-5
Zinc D-6
Fecal Coliform Data
Annacis WWTP Biosolids D-7
Lions Gate WWTP Biosolids D-7
Lulu WWTP Biosolids D-7
Iona WWTP Digested Sludge to Lagoons D-8

D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8

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Wastewater

The Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District

Most of the laboratory analytical

Outlined below is an overview of

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

Total for 2012 ANNACIS IONA LIONS LULU NW TOTAL

Effluent Flow, ML 180,874 206,898 32,357 25,992 4,453 450,573

BOD, Tonnes 31,332 10,743 1,734 6,730 1,235 51,774

Suspended Solids, 29,002 14,260 3,505 5,068 953 52,789

In general, the overall performance of

Wastewater Treatment Plant % BOD Reduction % TSS Reduction

* Source: Operations and Maintenance - Wastewater Treatment Division.

* Source: Operations and Maintenance - Wastewater Treatment Division.

Iona Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00023 - April 23, 2004

Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Max. Daily Discharge (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 0 0 1 (of 103) 0 3 (of 103) 0

BOD Daily Loading 0 1 (of 106) 0 0 1 (of 103) 0

Plant Bypass 0 0 2 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 0

Lions Gate WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00030 – April 23, 2004

Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Max. Daily Discharge (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Maximum Discharge Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annacis Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00387 – April 23, 2004

Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Max. Daily Discharge (exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fecal Coliform 2 (of 62) 0 0 0 0 0

Plant Bypass 0 2 (of 366) 0 3 (of 365) 0 0

Primary Effluent During Secondary Bypass

Suspended Solids 2 (of 5) 1 (of 2) 0 0 0 0

Parameter 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Max. Daily Discharge (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 (of 3) 0 1 (of 1) 0 0** 0

INTEGRATED LIQUID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (ILWRMP)

Carbonaceous Suspended solids (SS)

Parameters SS cBOD SS cBOD SS cBOD

BIOSOLIDS MONITORING PROGRAM

Process Requirements and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures

Data values produced during 2012

RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING

The probable cause of the observed toxicity in

determine the potential for an acutely lethal

Recreational Water Quality

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Quality

1.1 LABORATORY PROGRAMS

1.2 MONTHLY REPORTING FOR OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATES

In order to maintain laboratory accreditation, Metro Vancouver Laboratory is required to undergo a

3.1 EFFLUENT QUALITY

TABLE 3-1: ANNACIS ISLAND WWTP – 2012 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

Operational Certificate Requirement - ME00387, April 23, 2004.

OC Sample Year 2012

Daily authorized rate of discharge 1,050,000 cubic meters/day, maximum

Year cBOD5 (tonnes/day) TSS (tonnes/day)

3.2.1 COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Operational Certificate ME-00387 Requirement:

There was no bypassing of the secondary treatment process in 2012.

There were no plant bypass events in 2012.

Operational Certificate ME-00387 Requirement:

Final Effluent April May June July August September October

3.3 SECONDARY PROCESS

 Trickling Filter #4 April 11 to Oct 13 ( 157days)

3.4 SOLIDS TREATMENT