A big thank you to the many engaged community members who were able to join the OPSRRA-hosted presentation by Dr. Phillipe Lucas on “Biosolids Facts: Seeing Clearly Through the Sludge”. The presentation (below) provided some eye-opening background on the land application of biosolids and it is important that everyone is well informed as the CRD … Continue reading Presentation on Biosolids
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Water Testing
May . 2024There are various types of water tests but one thing the experts agree on is that we should get our drinking water tested at least once a year by an accredited lab, sometimes twice a year- summer and winter. Some experts recommend after “weather events” such as flooding and drought. Drought can draw … Continue reading Water Testing
Water Woes -Part 3
Inorganics As a general rule that not all chemists agree on, inorganic compounds are composed of two or more elements, except those containing only carbon and hydrogen bonds, which are known as organic compounds. Examples of inorganic compounds tested in water tests are biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, cyanide, anions, solids and nutrients. Two … Continue reading Water Woes -Part 3
OPSRRA-2023 Mid Year Meeting
Sunday, December 3rd 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Shirley Community Hall We will be hosting our Mid Year Meeting. Please join us to make connections with other community members and create a dialogue around our growing community. We are proud to feature Wayne Jackaman, from the Jordan River Watershed Awareness Coalition as our guest … Continue reading OPSRRA-2023 Mid Year Meeting
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