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Plant recovers quickly from fire
Brydon Lagoon fears resurface
ONE WEEK AFTER CKF BLAZE, THINGS RETURNED TO NORMAL
HOT WEATHER, LACK OF RAIN COULD RESULT IN ANOTHER FISH KILL, ENVIRONMENTALIST WORRIES
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The early arrival and ongoing stretch of hot weather is raising concerns about the potential for another fish kill in Brydon Lagoon. On the August long weekend in 2014, thousands of dead fish were discovered floating on the surface of the lagoon — likely the result of high temperatures and low oxygen levels — and Langley Field Naturalist Rhys Griffiths is concerned that it could happen again. The fundamental issue, said Griffiths, is the lack of water flowing into the lagoon from two storm sewer pipes on its north side. With no significant flow into the pond for the past two months, the water level is RHYS dropping, noted Griffiths. Shallow water heats quickly, GRIFFITHS increasing the threat to the fish. In addition, Griffiths said, the surface of the pond is once again becoming covered in a large algae bloom, which affects oxygen levels in the water, depleting oxygen at the bottom of the pond and resulting in an over-saturation near the surface. “Neither condition is good for fish,” he said. LFN and the City have been working together to fix the problem, but Griffiths is concerned that not enough has been accomplished to prevent another kill if the hot weather continues. Since last year’s incident, the City of Langley has purchased and installed an underwater bubbler. The pump is attached to hoses which are spread along the bottom of the lagoon and inject air into the water. Continued Page 3
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A pair of visitors to Brydon lagoon surveyed the algae bloom on its surface, Wednesday. Langley Field Naturalist Rhys Griffiths says that although steps are being taken to improve conditions in the pond, he is concerned the hot, dry weather could lead to another fish kill. In August, 2014, thousands of fish in the lagoon died during a summer heatwave.
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An update on the aftermath of a fire at the CKF factory in Langley City says the business avoided layoffs and resumed partial production within days, rising to full production within a week after the blaze at the facility at 200 Street and 57 Avenue on Thursday, May 28. A thank-you letter from the Langley City fire department to the Township fire department says that on the Monday following the fire, the company was back to 25 per cent production. “One week after the fire CKF Industries had returned to full production,” adds the note from City fire chief Rory Thompson to Township fire chief Stephen Gamble. “ … the return to production was achieved without any staff layoffs,” Thompson added. An online profile says the factory, which makes moulded pulp and foam products like disposable plates, egg and fruit cartons, employs 150 people at the Langley address, making it the largest employer in the city.
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