drinking water
Elevated lead levels found at several North Okanagan schools
VERNON – The Vernon School District says slightly elevated lead levels were found in the…
North Okanagan dairy farm believed to be contributing to high nitrate levels allowed to expand
VERNON – The Township of Spallumcheen has reluctantly given the green light to a local…
Hydrogeologists point to liquid manure as probable source of North Okanagan drinking water contamination
SPALLUMCHEEN – More voices are joining the call for a moratorium on a North Okanagan…
Government meeting to focus on contaminated drinking water in the North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – Residents will sit down with government representatives tomorrow to discuss the issue of…
North Okanagan residents can’t stomach liquid manure in their water
RESIDENTS GET HELP IN FIGHT TO FORCE INTERIOR HEALTH TO HALT FARM PRACTICE SPALLUMCHEEN –…
Local rep says Greater Vernon Water referendum failed for all the wrong reasons
'I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THIS WAS A POLITICAL POSITION TO TAKE WITH THE ELECTION COMING UP' VERNON - A local politician is speaking out against the results of the failed Greater Vernon Water referendum. Electoral Area C director Mike Macnabb believes it failed for all the wrong reasons. “I think the $70 million was...
Boil water notice issued for Trout Creek
TROUT CREEK - A boil water notice was issued on Wednesday for Trout Creek residents and businesses. It's possible contamination entered the water system on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, according to Interior Health. Residents should boil water for at least a minute before using it for drinking water, cleaning, or cooking. To contact the reporter...
Boil water notice issued for Summerland
SUMMERLAND - A boil water notice is in effect for Summerland after contaminants entered the district’s water stream during a water treatment process Monday. The notice was issued Monday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. While there was only a small amount of contaminants that entered the system, safety precautions needed to take effect, said Devon Van...
Years of boiling tap water over
PENTICTON – The people living on the West Bench are drinking water right from the tap in the first time in years. Interior Health says the water from the new West Bench Water System is safe following a $9.8 million dollars in improvements. The permanent boil water advisory was lifted on Friday. The new supply...