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Stock photo of the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre courtesy of the City of Vernon
By Liam Verster
Planned Maintenance Work

Increased odours expected as work to go at the Water Reclamation Centre

Nov 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM

Residents, visitors and passersby in the South Vernon area may notice increased odours from the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre over the next few weeks.

Crews will begin maintenance work on components within the facility starting Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The city said the work was planned to be completed by Nov. 29th, barring any unforseen complications.

The maintenance work was not expected to affect the daily operations at the facility of 43rd Street.

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