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Environment

Tests confirm B.C. waters contaminated Nooksack River

Bacteria counts were more than 200 times water quality standards

  • Aug. 18, 2023 3:31 p.m.
Whatcom County farmers called foul after water quality tests showed high levels of bacteria flowing into rivers and streams from north of the border.
Whatcom County farmers called foul after water quality tests showed high levels of bacteria flowing into rivers and streams from north of the border.
By Julia Lerner Staff Reporter
British Columbia’s environmental ministry has identified several sources of pollution flowing sout

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