Water repair completed, residents can resume outside watering

Jul 2, 2020 | 3:51 PM

A leak affecting a major water main serving Greater Vernon Water (GVW) customers has now been repaired and customers can resume regular outdoor water use.

The emergency repair was announced on Tuesday, and led to dozens of homes not having water service.

A precautionary water quality advisory remains in effect for those customers who were out of water during the repair.

The Regional District of North Okanagan said as a result of the shut off, water quality may be affected for a period after the water is turned back on.

“This may also effect other customers downstream of the main repair, including the BX, east side of Swan Lake, and areas in Coldstream. Please run your tap until the water is cold and clear before consuming or doing laundry,” said a news release.

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You can visit www.rdno.ca/index.php/news/media-releases/water-quality-advisory-greater-vernon-water-emergency-water-service-interruption for more information.

GVW is thanking customers for their patience and for limiting water use.

“As a result of the community’s efforts, crews were able to complete the repair and also substantially limit the number of customers out of water,” stated the release.

Large agricultural water services that were turned off have now been turned back on and may resume normal operations.

by Pete McIntyre

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