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Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Of concern at the end of
summer are detectable levels of chlorine in fish bearing streams as
people begin to empty pools in preparation for winter. Please refer
to this article from the City of Port Coquitlam on the proper
disposal of pool water. Thank you. Proper
Disposal. |

Get involved. Join
a group like ours. The Hyde Creek Watershed Society.
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Numbers to call if you see or
hear of something that concerns you in the Hyde Creek Watershed: |
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Municipal Government |
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City of Port Coquitlam |
604-927-5488 (8a.m.
to 4 p.m.) or
604-543-6700
after hours |
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City of Coquitlam |
604-927-3500 |
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Federal Government |
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Fisheries and Oceans, Canada
(Provincial
Emergency Program) |
1-800-663-3456 (24
hours) |
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Environment Canada |
604-666-3500 |
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Provincial Government |
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BC Environment
(R.A.P.P.
violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws,
except salmon-related violations) |
1-800-663-9453 |
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Article: The World
Wildlife Fund is encouraging individuals to drink
tap water instead of bottled water. One reason to stick to tap
water is to avoid damaging ecosystems when spring water is tapped for bottling. |
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