A new study from the University of British Columbia warns that wildfires can affect drinking water supplies for years after the flames are out, as ash, debris and pollutants wash into rivers and reservoirs during storms or snowmelt. Researchers say contamination from sediment, metals and nutrients can appear long after a fire, raising treatment costs and risks for communities. Read more to see why wildfire impacts on drinking water may last far longer than people expect.
UBC Study Highlights How Wildfires Could Affect Drinking Water Across B.C.
