BC Hydro responds to Hudsons Hope residents concern over water treatment plant costs [Video]

HUDSON’S HOPE –During an open house last week, many Hudson’s Hope residents voiced their belief that BC Hydro has a ‘moral obligation’ to fund the provision of clean drinking water amid ongoing challenges with the town’s water treatment system.

In response, BC Hydro says they’ve done just that, announcing an additional undisclosed offer on top of the five million dollars already contributed towards a new water treatment plant.

“We feel we’ve met our financial obligations under our agreement, and we have made a significant offer of additional support towards the permanent plant,” Greg Alexis, Manager of Public Affairs & Community Relations for Site C, told CJDC-TV.

In 2021, the District commissioned a move from surface water to well water. However, the new system did not perform as expected, leading to a year-long boil water notice issued by Northern Health.

BC Hydro adds an offer was also put forward to help provide clean drinking water when advisories were …