Deal with BC Hydro could spare northern B.C. community millions to fix water quality – BC [Video]

A deal is on the table to potentially spare a small northern B.C. community millions of dollars in water treatment costs.

But residents of the District of Hudson’s Hope, B.C., say while they’re optimistic they’re waiting to see the terms of the agreement.

Residents of the community say construction on the nearby Site C dam has compromised their water supply, resulting in multiple months-long boil water advisories.

Residents had been set to vote Saturday on a proposal to borrow nearly $5 million to build a new treatment plant.

But in the wake of community pressure and media attention, the district says BC Hydro has made a “significant offer of support” to convert its temporary water treatment plant to a permanent solution.

“I am really glad they have come to the table and they are moving on their stance, but there are still lots of questions,” said Hayden Huxley, a member …