The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is raising concerns over the use of two newly registered aquatic chemicals in British Columbia—ProcellaCOR FX, an herbicide for invasive weed control, and a potash-based water treatment chemical. The OBWB strongly opposes the application of these or any other chemicals in Okanagan waters, citing risks to drinking water safety. The Okanagan Nation Alliance’s natural resources committee has verbally supported this stance.
The OBWB stresses that without regulatory protections, the threat of herbicide use remains a persistent risk to local lakes and waterways. Seeking a coordinated approach, the board is looking for partners to advocate for stricter regulations and alternative water management solutions. While ProcellaCOR FX is designed to target invasive aquatic weeds, and potash is used in water treatment, the OBWB remains firm in its position against chemical use in Okanagan lakes to safeguard environmental and public health.