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Options on tap for West Bench water supply

Feb 29, 2012 0 Comments

By Kristi Patton - Penticton Western News

The RDOS must decide on water quality improvements for the residents of West Bench
The ball remains in....

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Fracking does not contaminate groundwater: study released in Vancouver

Feb 27, 2012 0 Comments

VANCOUVER — The sight of homeowners setting their drinking water on fire is pretty dramatic. [caption id="attachment_2003" align="alignleft" width="249" caption="Fracking - no direct link found with well....

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Record low rainfall puts UK on drought watch

Feb 23, 2012 0 Comments

* Rivers, reservoirs running low after two dry winters 

Low rainfall leads to drought warning in the UK
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Large....

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Blue goo at Elk and Beaver lakes sparks stay-out-of-water warning

Feb 23, 2012 0 Comments

BY JUDITH LAVOIE, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST 

A bloom of Blue Green algae has been found in Elk and Beaver Lakes near Victortia.
A bright....

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Greater Vernon water supply levels close to average

Feb 22, 2012 0 Comments

By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 12, 2012 1:00 AM

February snow survey indicates average runoff.
Greater Vernon water utility is tracking the latest....

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Residents offer $2 million solution to water problem

Feb 20, 2012 0 Comments

By Kate Irwin Staff The Columbia Valley Pioneer

The Dry Gulch Development Property Owners have offered $2 m toward a new water system.
A new proposal....

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Water rules a concern in Spallumcheen

Feb 17, 2012 1 Comments

By Roger Knox - Vernon Morning Star 

Regulations restricting well use are a concern for Spallumcheen council.
New provincial legislation not allowing two residences on....

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Battle brewing over beach water testing in Kelowna

Feb 15, 2012 0 Comments

By Alistair Waters - Kelowna Capital News

Kelowna wants the health authority to collect its own beach water samples.
A proposal to change the way....

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