With reports of deformed fish and well water not safe for locals to drink, The Narwhal sent a video crew to the Elk Valley in the southeastern corner of the province to investigate

This 14-minute mini-documentary tells the tale of a slowly unfolding pollution crisis and a community afraid of the consequences of speaking out about it.

Read more about selenium in the Elk Valley.

Journalist Carol Linnitt speaks to University of Montana scientist about selenium contamination of water and wildlife in the Elk Valley, B.C. Photo: Jayce Hawkins / The Narwhal