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flag British Columbia composting facility fined over $100K for contaminating local waters with E. coli and ammonia.

flag A composting facility in British Columbia, Pacific Coast Renewables Corp., was fined $119,695 for leaking effluent into local waterways connected to the Fraser River and Matsqui Slough. flag The facility exceeded permit limits on several contaminants, including E. coli and ammonia, which spiked up to 1,449% above guidelines. flag Despite not intentionally discharging water, the company has made site improvements and is seeking to amend its permit for a new system that could reduce effluent discharges.

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