February 10, 2010, 10:00am - BOIL WATER NOTICE downgraded to WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
The Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water [GVW], the District of Coldstream [DOC] and the Interior Health Authority [IHA] are informing the residents living east of Murphy Road and Highway 6 that the “Boil Water Notice” has been downgraded to a “Water Quality Advisory”.
Those sensitive customers with weakened immune systems, the elderly, children, or anyone who wants additional protection should continue to boil the water for one (1) minute when using the water for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages or ice and brushing teeth.
As of February 10, 2010, GVW has completed an extensive disinfection process for the reservoirs and the water system. Over 400 bacterial samples have been collected from the distribution and from 70 homes and nine (9) commercial/ institutions. The results from this work and testing have enabled GVW to downgrade to the “Water Quality Advisory”. GVW continues to carry out enhanced monitoring for this portion of the distribution system.
GVW and DOC continue to work with IHA to ensure the safety of the drinking water. GVW reminds residents who were in the affected area are now on the Duteau Creek water source. If you have any questions, please contact Greater Vernon Water at 250-550-3700. Staff will be available for inquires from 8:00 am until 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday.
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