In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) on Brookside Rd, Malim Rd, Curlew Rd, Maddox Rd, Hughs Rd, Briggs Rd, Hartnell Rd south of Day Rd, Dixon Dam Rd from East Vernon Rd to Brookside Rd, as well as 4406 and 4247 De Roo Rd (see map) that they are on a precautionary Boil Water Notice (BWN) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe.
A power outage at the South BX 2 pump station resulted in a loss of water pressure and increased turbidity. Power has since been restored and flushing to improve the water quality was completed; however, the RDNO is issuing a precautionary BWN to the affected areas and sampling the water to ensure the continued safety of the water system as directed by Interior Health.
What should customers do in the event of power outage or when water service is temporarily lost?
When the water service resumes, properties in the area may experience reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air. Please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred.
The level of service and treatment provided by the RDNO has been maintained; however, customers in the affected area should boil their water for at least one minute when preparing any food, drinking, washing fruits & vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth.
Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices). You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.
When the notice is rescinded, it will be posted on the RDNO website and sent to email subscribers.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
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