| ID |
2418 |
| Citation |
Neufeld, A. and J. Raggett (2010) Windermere Lake Water Quality Status Report 2002/2003, Environmental Protection Division, Kootenay Region, Ministry of Environment. May 2010. |
| Organization |
Ministry of Environment |
| URL |
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/water/waterquality/monitoringwaterquality/kootenay-wq-docs/wq_ko_windermere_lake_2003.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
In 2002/2003, a study was undertaken near the headwaters of the Columbia River to provide an overview of water quality in this area. This study included the following components: • Windermere Lake beaches. Samples were collected to ensure water quality was safe for recreational use, such as swimming and wading. • Windermere Lake water intakes. Samples were collected to determine if water was safe for drinking water use and to protect aquatic life. • Toby Creek by Mountain Minerals Mine. Samples were collected to monitor potential impacts to water quality from this abandoned mine site. • Upper Columbia River sewage treatment plants (Radium, Edgewater, Fairmont). Sampling was undertaken to monitor potential impacts to water quality related to sewage effluent discharges. This report summarizes the results of the Windermere Lake sampling at beaches and water intakes. Results of the Toby Creek and Upper Columbia River sampling are presented in separate reports. |
| Information Type |
Report |
| Regional Watershed |
Columbia River |
| Sub-watershed if known |
Windermere Lake |
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