In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water that they are on a precautionary BOIL WATER NOTICE (BWN) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe. The affected area includes 5345-5696 Learmouth Road, 9784-9805 Springfield Road, 5432-5435 Rochdell Road and 5201-8975 Reid Road (see map).
A water service leak in this area required a water main shutdown, resulting in a loss of water for some customers. The RDNO is issuing a precautionary BWN to the affected area while sampling and testing of the water main occurs to ensure the continued safety of the water system.
What should affected customers do?
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 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 food, drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing their teeth.
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. When this notice is rescinded, the locally placed signs will be updated.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
Do you know of another water main break or other water emergency?
Go to www.rdno.ca/emergencies for contact information, including information on what to do in the event of a water main break.
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