Thank you to all that participated in the Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan Survey.

Project Overview

The RDOS is in the process of developing a Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) for the community of Naramata. The plan will focus on protecting public health and the surrounding environment, especially Okanagan Lake.

Purpose

Naramata is a small community with approximately 1,000 full-time residents; however, the population doubles during the summer months due to an influx of visitors.

Currently, the majority of residents use on-site septic tank systems for their wastewater management, and a few private developments use sewage treatment facilities.

The last LWMP was created in 1993. The plan needs to be re-assessed to ensure it meets today’s requirements for wastewater treatment and environmental protection. This will take into consideration the current and future conditions.

Main Goals

  • Community supported plan
  • Cost-effective wastewater treatment
  • Health and environmental protection
  • Water and energy conservation
  • Limit Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions

Please note that this effort is to develop a Plan.

Thank you for your continued interest in the development and updating of the Naramata Liquid Waste Management Plan. The RDOS will resume this project later in 2024.

Please continue to check this webpage for updates.