The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
CHALLENGE: Lytton First Nation (Nickeyeah IR#25) had been on frequent BWA for over a decade. In the past, there were initiatives undertaken to address water treatment system issues, but sustainable solutions remained elusive and major proposals had not been considered cost effective by the funding agency.
SOLUTION: The community leadership and operators worked together to leverage university resources, industry insight and community support. The participants developed an iterative pilot plan to investigate several pragmatic treatment options. An engineering firm was also engaged to identify ways to enhance the community’s water intake. The long-lasting BWA was lifted in 2015.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The partners brought together different components of the community, including leadership, operators, youth, residents, health authorities, funding agencies, consulting firms, manufacturing firms and contractors. Together, they worked to build consensus for success on the community’s terms, and ultimately created an affordable treatment solution for the community.
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