UPDATED: August 15, 2024
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in conjunction with Interior Health, advises that the Boil Water Notice issued on August 7th to some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) on 18th Avenue, as well as Pottery Rd between 15th street and Hwy #6 (see attached map) has been RESCINDED.
Bacterial testing results and disinfection levels are within normal drinking water standards in the distribution system.
Original: August 7, 2024
In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the areas of Pottery Rd between 15th Street and Hwy 6 and the 18th Avenue cul-de-sac west of 15th Street (see map below) are on a precautionary Boil Water Notice (BWN) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe.
Two ruptures of the water main in this area resulted in a loss of water pressure and increased turbidity. 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 currently on-site repairing the breaks.
What should customers do?
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.
After the repairs are complete, residents in the affected area may experience reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air in their water. Please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred.
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When the notice is rescinded, it will be posted on the RDNO website.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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