100 Years of Calgary's Sewer System - Calgary, Alberta - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Calgary's first sewer system, installed in 1890, discharged directly into the Bow River. The river at that time was believed to have been turbulent enough to handle the waste stream. It was a combined storm and sanitary waste water system.

Today the treatment of wastewater is handled in primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. Together the two wastewater treatment facilities: Bonnybrook Wasterwater Treatment Plant and Fish Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant are capable of treating more than 572 000 cubic metres of wastewater and sewage each day.

For more information on the City's wastewater system see: (visit link)

Group that erected the marker: City of Calgary Engineering and Environmental Services Department URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Riverfront Avenue and 2nd Street SW Calgary, Alberta Canada

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