Pollution Violations Confirmed at Deep Water Recovery Shipbreaking Site

environment · January 14, 2025 · Union Bay shipbreaking site

The B.C. Ministry of Environment confirmed ongoing pollution violations at Deep Water Recovery Ltd.'s shipbreaking facility in Union Bay, issuing fines and enforcement orders due to toxic metal contamination (copper, lead, zinc) leaking into Union Bay waters. The Environmental Appeal Board denied Deep Water's application for a stay of compliance.

Sources

• “The B.C. Ministry of Environment has confirmed ongoing pollution violations at Deep Water Recovery’s site, issuing fines and enforcement orders for toxic metal contamination... Ministry Officer Jurgen Deagle conducted an office-review inspection on January 14, 2025.” — The Islands Grapevine – March 13th, 2025 (March 13th, 2025)

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