Updated - 12:10 pm
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in conjunction with Interior Health, has RESCINDED the Boil Water Notice that was issued on May 5, 2023, to customers supplied by the Grindrod Water Utility (GRW). The map of the affected properties is below.
Update on Outdoor Water Restrictions
Additionally, the No Outdoor Watering Notice that was issued on May 2, 2023, is also rescinded and normal summer outdoor water restrictions are now in effect. These water restrictions allow GRW customers to water outdoors with sprinklers according to a schedule that is based on their street address.
To avoid the need for added restrictions, the community must adhere to following the schedule and being wise with their water use. Customers are encouraged to consider ways to irrigate as efficiently as possible. Over-drawing on the system can affect the safety of drinking water, and if the demand for water is consistently high, we may have to prohibit all outdoor water use.
Even under water restrictions, residents may water, any time, by hand with a watering can or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle. Drip irrigation is also allowed any time as evaporation is minimal when the water is applied directly at the plant roots. For more information, visit rdno.ca/restrictions.
Questions can be directed to the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
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Original Notice - May 2, 2023
Outdoor watering is not allowed for Grindrod Water customers starting today, May 2, 2023, due to the impacts of spring run-off on the Grindrod Water (GRW) Treatment Plant (map of affected properties is below). Melting snow has resulted in an increased presence of particles like clay and silt (turbidity) in the water that enters the Treatment Plant.
When turbidity rises, operators make raw water pass through treatment processes at a slower rate so the plant can still effectively filter out the particles and disinfect your drinking water. Since less water is able to move through the plant, restrictions on non-essential water uses are in place to protect the supply of water for essential uses.
Even under water restrictions, residents may water any time by hand with a watering can or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle. Drip irrigation is also allowed any time as evaporation is minimal when the water is applied directly at the plant roots. For more information, visit www.rdno.ca/restrictions.
Where can I find future water notices?
Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices) and the RDNO’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RDNorthOkanagan. You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
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