Eagle Lake Low Head Membrane Water Filtration Pilot
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$80,000
Project Type
Plan
Sub Sector
Drinking Water Quality
Grant amount$40,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
District of West Vancouver, BC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
44,122
Project timeline
2001 - 2008
Project number
605
Description
West Vancouver will study the feasibility of using a low head membrane system to treat water from its Eagle Reservoir.This relatively new technology, which is being developed in Australia, would reduce the energy currently required to treatwater. It is also expected to increase protection against bacterial contamination, including giardiasis andCryptosporidium. Using low head membranes also reduces (by 20 to 30 per cent) the need to use chlorine to treat thewater. The project would study the way the system would have to be modified to operate in conjunction with WestVancouver's hillside conditions.
Applicant
District of West Vancouver, BC