Lake Babine Nation Tachet Community New Wastewater System

Associated conducted a feasibility investigation in 2020, which identified four concept plans to shift from the use of septic tanks to a centralized CWWS. The recommended CWWS concept is a piped collection system (i.e., sanitary lines, lift station, and forced main) and aerated lagoon system with surface discharge (i.e., treatment system). The lagoon system will be located at the previous gravel pit area in the southwest of the community and the proposed outflow will be pumped north into Babine Lake

The proposed infrastructure includes the following: 

• A wastewater treatment facility (WWTF), including an aeration building and lagoons. This will be constructed in the previous gravel pit location in areas that are predominantly pre-disturbed, situated at least 30 m away from the highwater mark of Fulton River. It will also be situated at least 30 m from the community gas station, and 100 m from residential homes. The WWTF will require a clearing and grubbing area of approximately 22,931 m2 (Figure 1-1). The immediate footprint of the WWTF, including an access road, will be approximately 4,895 m2, encompassed by approximately 550 m of perimeter fencing.

 • A lift station near the intersection of Lazelle Road and Babine Crescent, with an approximate footprint of 553 m2. 

 • A force main extending approximately 898 m from the lift station to the WWTF. The force main will be installed within the existing right-of-way of Main Street and Eagle Road. The force main will encroach into the riparian area of Fulton River (i.e., within 15 m of the highwater mark) ; however, no riparian vegetation will be removed as the alignment is along an existing dirt road . 

• A sanitary sewer collection main to service residential houses along Lazelle Road, Leon Hill Avenue, Main Street, and Babine Crescent. The sanitary sewer line will be approximately 1,342 m long and will be constructed entirely within pre-disturbed areas. 

More

Latest update

April 21, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Lake Babine New Wastewater Project, located in Lake Babine is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by May 22, 2026 to the BC Environment Team.

Participate

Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Lake Babine Nation Tachet Community New Wastewater System DOCX (28 KB) April 21, 2026

Contacts

BC Environment Team
Indigenous Services Canada
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Email: bcciarpubliccomments@sac-isc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Lake Babine Nation Tachet Community New Wastewater System (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Waste Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-04-21

  • Proponent

    Lake Babine First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90389

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
Report a problem on this page
Date modified: