On June 11, a resident reported another spill in Hoy Creek. Later Flowlink Environmental, who was on-site testing water later submitted the photo above.

This inflow area east of Walton Ave just before the footbridge has been a trouble spot over the years. The Society checked the storm drain system via the city’s maps and see that the area is vast up the mountain that flows into this particular inflow drain.

The City of Coquitlam reported that one of their environment bylaw officers and engineering staff inspected the stretch of Hoy Creek near Pinetree Community Centre that afternoon.

“They observed a localized area of sediment suspended in the creek but they were unable to trace the source as the creek directly upstream and downstream was running clear. They also did not see any fish swimming in the affected area so they don’t believe that the fish were impacted.”

Should you see any suspicious activity, from a construction company or individual at a home or commercial space as it relates to storm drains, please contact the authorities. With water running downstream there's a narrow opportunity to source the contaminants. We keep information on who to contact should you see suspicious activity on our contact page of this website.