Boil Water Notice Downgraded

BOIL WATER NOTICE DOWNGRADED BACK TO WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

The District in conjunction with Interior Health has downgraded the Boil Water Notice back to a Water Quality Advisory for customers’ west of Camp and Davidson Road intersection to Okanagan Lake.

The water main repair was completed on Camp Road on November 16, 2010 and the water quality has returned to a turbidity index “FAIR” rating. All bacterial testing results and disinfection (chlorine) levels are satisfactory. Please refer to the Interior Health Authority for further details on their Turbidity Education and Notification Campaign www.interiorhealth.ca (250)868-7835.

What does a FAIR rating mean?

A fair warning means that some customers should be careful when ingesting the water.

Who should be careful?

The following customers should be careful when ingesting the water:

· Children

· The elderly

· People with weakened immune systems

What should these customers do?

For these customers, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:

· Drinking

· Washing fruits and vegetables

· Making beverages or ice

· Brushing teeth

· Run cold water systems for five (5) minutes to flush their household plumbing

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the District at 250-766-6677 engineering@lakecountry.bc.ca

Greg Buchholz

Operations Manager