The company that was hired by the City of Saskatoon to complete a preliminary investigation, after hydrocarbons were detected in some hydrants in a new neighbourhood, is being recommended by administration to develop and implement the remediation plan.
Hydrocarbons were discovered in the hydrants in January, prompting the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency to issue a Do Not Use drinking water notice for 19 addresses in Aspen Ridge.
Then in May, hydrocarbons were detected in the water line supplying the Costco store in the Rosewood neighbourhood.
A Do Not Use notice was issued and a temporary water line installed.
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They added that accepting the estimate would allow the project to proceed without interruption and address any other required remediation by the end of the construction season.
If approved by the committee and city council, Stantec Consulting would investigate the water system to determine the scope of the contamination, prepare an action plan, and provide oversight and supervision during construction.
A final report would then be issued to provide the information necessary for the removal of the Do Not Use notices.
A final determination of the funding source will be provided to council at a later date following internal negotiations.
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