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Salty level of Okanagan Lake water intensifies

Salty level of Okanagan Lake water intensifies

Okanagan Lake is not going to turn into an ocean-like salty body of water anytime soon. But recent chloride measurements at various points along the lake taken by the Ministry of Environment do indicate an upward trend. And while the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OKWB) has no imminent concerns about the current threat the lake water getting saltier poses on aquatic life or drinking water, it remains on its monitoring radar.