Hefty fines will be levied against anyone polluting Port Coquitlam waterways.
This month, the city's community safety committee changed two bylaws that would see tickets totalling up to $1,500 be issued to anyone caught contaminating a creek.
The committee also removed the option of reducing fine amounts if paid within a specific time period.
The move comes after The Tri-City News reported in February that a PoCo resident was seen pouring an industrial-grade bleach down a storm drain in his driveway.
Neighbours — including Coun. Laura Dupont — called the city's bylaw and fire departments to the Chelsea Street home near Hyde Creek, a salmon-bearing stream.
