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Ammonia and carcinogens complicate Osoyoos drinking water problems

Tests in 2023 have shown additional contaminants beyond known manganese problems

Over the last few years, residents in Osoyoos have been plagued by water problems including deeply discoloured brown water, but that may only be the tip of the iceberg.

The Town’s council was presented with the annual water report on Jan. 9, and the information within is grim.

The two best wells, the ones that historically have had the least issues with the discolouring presence of manganese, have both seen their contamination levels skyrocket.

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Brennan Phillips

About the Author: Brennan Phillips

Brennan was raised in the Okanagan and is thankful every day that he gets to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
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