Water Quality

• ‘Brown, stinky water’ still plagues West Kelowna residents

  Residents of West Kelowna, B.C., say foul-smelling, discoloured and bad-tasting water has been flowing through their taps since a new water treatment plant began operating.

  Canada

  Sep 22
  
• E. coli surged in False Creek after Vancouver sewage spill, data shows

  Vancouver Coastal Health water quality testing found E. coli levels in parts of False Creek surged to 55 times the level that would normally trigger an investigation.

  Environment

  Jun 24
  
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• Osoyoos water reservoir runs dry following power outage

  A significant equipment failure in the Town of Osoyoos has triggered a boil water advisory on Monday.

  Health

  Feb 13
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• Algae blooms force closure of Rogers Cove, Beavermead Park beaches in Peterborough

  Peterborough 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.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2023
• Peterborough health unit monitoring lakes for blue-green algae

  Peterborough 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.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2023
• Emergency declared in Meaford after fire prompts water contamination concerns

  The Municipality of Meaford declared an emergency over the weekend due to environmental concerns following a fire at an automotive repair shop.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Removal of 31 deceased cattle in Okanagan Lake getting underway

  BC'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.

  Environment

  Jan 2, 2023
• After ‘unprecedented’ 2 algae blooms in 3 years, Shuswap Watershed Council calls for action

  Ultimately, the watershed council chair believes the blooms pose an existential threat to the lake.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Fall River residents concerned about impact development could have on drinking water

  The 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.

  Environment

  Sep 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."

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2022