Water Quality Monitoring
Overview of Okanagan Water Quality Studies and Monitoring There are many agencies and groups who monitor water quality in the Okanagan. This list isn’t exhaustive, … Read more
source protection
Water Board wants policy change to stop illegal ATV use in Okanagan watersheds
July 19, 2015 – AM 1150
Protection of Drinking Water Sources
Most residents in the Okanagan Basin drink water from surface sources. Our main potable water sources are mountain tributary streams and upper reservoirs, but streams … Read more
Source protection of water could be part of a plan
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Drinking water source protection open for discussion
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Environment spokesman thinks source protection is needed
An authority to deal with water issues in the Okanagan Valley is the ultimate answer to the current jurisdictional issues, says the parliamentary secretary for … Read more
OBWB directors target watersheds
Members of the Okanagan Basin Water Board have added their voices to those objecting to the lack of consideration given to protecting watersheds in the … Read more
OBWB deems watershed protection a priority
A basin-wide, source water protection strategy should be a priority of the new Okanagan Basin Water Board, members have resolved. Board members are concerned about … Read more
Water board wants watershed protected
Members of the Okanagan Basin Water Board have added their voices to those objecting to the lack of consideration given to protecting watersheds in the … Read more
Good, clear drinking water prioritized by board
A basin-wide, source water protection strategy should be a priority of the new Okanagan Basin Water Board, members resolved Tuesday, at the first meeting since … Read more
Water source safety called a priority
Because of the many different governance structures and issues in each utility, water system assessments are needed as the next step to protect water sources … Read more
New York City drinking water among cleanest in world, report says
NEW YORK —A new report says New York City has some of the cleanest and least expensive drinking water in the world, thanks to solid … Read more