Kamloops

New group of Barnhartvale residents blame biosolids for health woes

Sinus infections, sore throats, coughing, fatigue and headache - all health concerns that a group of neighbours in Barnhartvale blame on biosolids

Neighbours say their health is at risk by the spreading of biosolids at Blackwell dairy farm

Barnhartvale residents concerned about the dumping of biosolids at nearby farm (photo courtesy of Natalie Vivian)

They've sent letters to Health Minister Terry lake and the Interior Health Authority.

The City of Kamloops has been no help either.

Some folks on Gardiner Road in Barnhartvale think their sore throats and sinus infections are linked to a biosolid spreading operation at the Blackwell dairy farm in their rural neighborhood.

A year ago, similar complaints were in the news.

But now, it's a different group of neighbours complaining.

Without hard scientific evidence the question remains: are the biosolids making them ill?

Daybreak's Shelley Joyce dropped in for a chat with the neighbours on Gardiner Road.

To listen to the full interview, click on the link: New group of Barnhartvale residents blame biosolids for health woes.