Notice of Determination

April 21, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Eden Valley Water Treatment Plant Upgrade is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

The primary mitigation is project siting. The project is located on the site of the former water treatment plant, avoiding sensitive environmental features and wildlife habitat. Wildlife and nest sweeps will occur prior to project activities. Soil handling and disposal plans are in place to address any potential impacts from contaminated soils from previous incidents at the former water treatment facility.