Water Quality
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Osoyoos water reservoir runs dry following power outageA significant equipment failure in the Town of Osoyoos has triggered a boil water advisory on Monday.HealthFeb 13
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Algae blooms force closure of Rogers Cove, Beavermead Park beaches in PeterboroughPeterborough Public Health says the blooms were found at Beavermead Park beach and the Rogers Cove beach while staff were conducting routine beach water samples on Friday.EnvironmentJul 14, 2023
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Peterborough health unit monitoring lakes for blue-green algaePeterborough Public Health says there have been no reports of blue-green algae on area lakes yet, but advises residents to be on the lookout for signs of the bacteria.HealthJun 22, 2023
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Emergency declared in Meaford after fire prompts water contamination concernsThe Municipality of Meaford declared an emergency over the weekend due to environmental concerns following a fire at an automotive repair shop.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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Removal of 31 deceased cattle in Okanagan Lake getting underwayBC's Ministry of Environment is now in the process of coming up with a plan to remove the deceased livestock that have remained underwater for roughly a week.EnvironmentJan 2, 2023
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After ‘unprecedented’ 2 algae blooms in 3 years, Shuswap Watershed Council calls for actionUltimately, the watershed council chair believes the blooms pose an existential threat to the lake.EnvironmentOct 21, 2022
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Fall River residents concerned about impact development could have on drinking waterThe proposal from the developer includes plans to build a water treatment facility with effluent going into Lake Thomas, about 200 metres from where residents draw their water.EnvironmentSep 14, 2022
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Boil water advisory issued in Bow Island, Alta.In an emergency alert issued Tuesday afternoon, officials said "water will be turned back on, however, water may be unsafe to drink or use."CanadaSep 6, 2022
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Sewage spill north of Gimli, Man. closes Spruce Sands beachBeach closure signs were posted Wednesday at Spruce Sands north of Gimli, Man., saying neither people nor pets should enter the water due to E. coli contamination.HealthJul 20, 2022
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Fecal bacteria triggers water quality advisory for Zeiner Park BeachAlberta Health Services issued a water quality advisory for Zeiner Park Beach at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park on July 1 and lifted it three weeks later.EnvironmentJul 1, 2022
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