Emergency repair underway to major water main

Jun 29, 2020 | 4:49 PM

A major water main serving Greater Vernon Water (GVW) customers is undergoing emergency repair.

According to a press release issued late Monday afternoon, a limited number of customers will be out of water during the repair time and notification signs will be posted in that area – Buchanan Road between Ricardo Road and Murphy Road.

The estimated time to complete the repair is tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.

Due to the size of the main, GVW customers in Vernon are being asked to voluntarily minimize water use.

This includes customers in most of Vernon and in particular high flow agricultural customers in the BX area and the east side of Swan Lake.

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To avoid a loss of supply, customers are asked to forgo irrigation for one day, June 30, to help the system remain pressurized.

GVW customers in the Goose Lake Non-Potable Service Area as well as those east of Murphy Road in Coldstream are not affected and may continue to use water normally.

If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.

by Vernon Matters Staff

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