Hullcar Aquifer

Armstrong farm fined $17,000 for incidents near the Hullcar aquifer
SPALLUMCHEEN – A former Armstrong farmer has been fined $17,000 by the province for spreading…

Independent review makes numerous recommendations in North Okanagan drinking water case
NORTH OKANAGAN – A report into a contaminated drinking water aquifer in the North Okanagan…

New review of Hullcar aquifer ordered by new environment minister
SPALLUMCHEEN – A new, independent review of the pollution in the Hullcar aquifer has been…

Government watchdog sets aside pollution order to North Okanagan farm
SPALLUMCHEEN – Orders made by the provincial government to a farm in the North Okanagan…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…

NDP question timing of Liberal funding announcement for Hullcar water in advance of election
VERNON – The Liberals are being accused of ulterior motives in a recent funding announcement…
Province announces close to $1M for North Okanagan community’s water woes
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government announced funding of close to $1 million today to address…

First Nation adds voice to drinking water concerns in the North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – A B.C. First Nation is getting involved in a North Okanagan community’s battle…

Provincial government ordered to release withheld Hullcar water documents
SPALLUMCHEEN – B.C.’s privacy commissioner has ordered the provincial government to immediately release documents relating…

Province issues orders to several North Okanagan farms in light of high nitrate levels
SPALLUMCHEEN – Provincial authorities have issued orders to several farms in the Hullcar area believed…

North Okanagan residents drinking tainted water have ‘fraction of hope’ after hearing government action plan
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government is encouraging local farmers to adopt best practices as part…
Disclosed Hullcar aquifer documents reignite concerns among North Okanagan residents
VERNON – After combing through a series of documents released as part of an extensive…

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…