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 Water Quality Advisory (WQA) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe. The affected area includes the following properties: 4442, 4503 Briggs Road, and 4242, 4406, 4247, 4239 De Roo Road (see map).
Work in the area required a water main shutdown, resulting in a loss of water for some customers. The RDNO is issuing a precautionary WQA 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 in their water. 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, some customers with weakened immune systems and / or those wishing additional protection may wish to boil their water for at least one minute when preparing food, drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or when their brushing teeth.
When this notice is rescinded, affected customers will be notified through a hand-delivered notice, a posting on the RDNO website, and updates to the locally posted signs. To subscribe for notifications, please visit www.rdno.ca/subscribe.
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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