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UBC research aims to make swimming healthier, more energy efficient
May 16, 2016 - 12:00 PM

KELOWNA - UBC engineering researchers are looking for ways to reduce energy use and minimize potential health concerns in community pools.
Time to drain winter water
April 23, 2016 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - As the weather becomes warmer, residents are starting to prepare their pools, hot tubs and water features for the upcoming summer months.
It’s time to drain winter pool water
April 27, 2015 - 3:44 PM

As many residents begin to prepare their pools and hot tubs for the summer months, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents of the proper procedure to drain winter water without putting a strain on the environment.

Residents are asked to drain their pools and hot tubs to a dry area on their property at a low-flow rate over a long period of time. Salt water pools can drain directly into the sanitary sewer system.
It’s time to drain winter pool water
May 14, 2014 - 9:20 AM

As many residents are beginning to ready their pools and hot tubs in anticipation of summer, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents about the proper procedure to drain winter water without putting a strain on the environment.
It’s time to drain winter pool water
May 12, 2014 - 11:27 AM

As many residents are beginning to ready their pools and hot tubs in anticipation of summer, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents about the proper procedure to drain winter water without putting a strain on the environment.
Metro Vancouver donation flows straight to Okanagan College
June 10, 2013 - 9:52 AM

Students enrolled in the Water Engineering Technology (WET) diploma program will be benefitting this fall from some well-placed connections.

The College is in the process of incorporating used equipment donated by Metro Vancouver for use in various classes involving wastewater treatment and chlorination in the two-year program.
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More real estate listings and lower prices in Kamloops, Okanagan
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UBC research aims to make swimming healthier, more energy efficient

Time to drain winter water

It’s time to drain winter pool water

It’s time to drain winter pool water

It’s time to drain winter pool water

Metro Vancouver donation flows straight to Okanagan College

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