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A plan to mitigate the foul odour of Edmonton’s sewers that wafts through several neighbourhoods, particularly in the warm summer months, will be presented to a city hall committee on Monday.

But the efforts by Epcor, which recently took over responsibility for drainage, and the city could cost taxpayers $450 million.

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The report being presented to the utility committee outlines a comprehensive strategy that includes collection and analysis of odour-related reports from customers, an evaluation of drainage operation practices, an assessment of the wastewater collection system and an understanding of how sewer gases move.

Ward 10 Coun. Michael Walters said odour remains a huge issue, including in his ward.

“And it’s a problem that still needs to be dealt with,” he said. “We’ve been working on it for years trying to find the best way to resolve it.”

The report identifies several ways to address the problem.