Livingstone Trail Environmental Control Facility – Long Term Storage Discharge Announcement

The City of Whitehorse will initiate discharge of treated wastewater from its Livingstone Trail Environmental Control Facility – Long Term Storage Pond into Pot Hole Lake and the Yukon River, from August 1 and September 1, respectively until November 1, 2026, with an average flow rate of 38,400 cubic meters per day.

The annual discharge is performed under the terms of the City’s Water Use License MN20-008-01.

If you have any questions, please contact Arcadio Rodriguez, Senior Technologist, Water and Waste Services at 334-7577.

The City is upgrading water meters to all metered properties to improve reading efficiency and support conservation initiatives.

The work expected to take between 30 minutes and four hours per property. The amount of time required for each will depend on the condition and complexity of plumbing. Water may need to be shut down during the work.

Appointments for the meter upgrade are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 668-8350, ext. 4.

Upgrades will not impact the standard residential system and there is no change to utility bills.

Who we are

Water and Waste Services is responsible for:

  • Water pumping and distribution
  • Sanitary sewer system
  • Storm drainage system
  • Curbside compost and waste collection
  • Whitehorse Waste Management Facility and Compost Facility
  • Warehouse operations

The department operates primarily from the Whitehorse Operations Building at 187 Range Road.

Monitor your pipes!

Residents are advised that noisy water pipes or sinking ground could be indications of a service break. Any concerns should be reported to 668-8350.