Update - June 5, 2025 - 10:15am
In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises that the Water Quality Advisory issued May 29, 2025, for 9101, 9104, 9110, 9120, 9130 Smith Rd, 9210-9233 Kokanee Rd, and 9030 Peters Rd (see map) has been RESCINDED.
Bacterial testing results have come back clear and disinfection levels are within normal drinking water standards in the distribution system.
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.
Update - May 29, 2025 - 3:30pm
The water has been turned on but the leak is not yet repaired. Crews will be working on the repair again tomorrow.
Update - May 29, 2025 - 12:55pm
Due to the evolving nature of this water main break, 9030 Peters Rd and 9210-9233 Kokanee Rd have been added to the existing precautionary Water Quality Advisory (WQA). This precautionary WQA now includes 9030 Peters Rd, 9210-9233 Kokanee Rd and 9101, 9104, 9110, 9120 and 9130 Smith Road (see map). See original WQA below.
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Update - May 29, 2025 - 10:00am
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 area affected includes five (5) properties on Smith Rd (see map).
A water main break in this area has resulted in a depressurization and a loss of water pressure in the area. The break is being repaired, and flushing will be completed. The RDNO is issuing a 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?
When the water service resumes, properties in the area may experience reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air in the system. 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 may wish to boil their water for at least one minute when preparing food, drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or brushing their 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.
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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There is a water main break at 9104 Smith Rd. The water is shut off and crews are working on it. Approximately four properties are affected.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.