In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the Okanagan Landing and Tronson Road areas (See Attached Map) are on a precautionary Boil Water Notice (BWN) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe.
A valve break on the water main in this area resulted in a loss of water pressure and increased turbidity to customers in the affected area. As a result, the RDNO is issuing a BWN to affected areas, flushing the water main, and sampling the water main to ensure the continued safety of the water system.
Crews are on site and a repair will begin as soon as possible.
What should customers do?
Residents in the area may experience a loss of or reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air. When water service returns, please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred.
The water 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When the notice is rescinded, it will be posted on the RDNO website.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
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