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Corroded pipes attached to the Mabel Lake Water Utility that will be replaced during the construction work (photo courtesy of the Regional District of North Okanagan)
Valves being replaced

Mabel Lake water supply disrupted due to construction

Sep 16, 2021 | 12:35 PM

Residents in the Dolly Varden and Walker Road area will have their water supply turned off for nearly two weeks as planned construction work is done at the Mabel Lake Water Utility (MLWU).

Isolation valves in those areas are being replaced as they either do not meet the current standards, are not functioning properly, or are severely corroded.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises residents the construction will potentially lead to the interruption of water service between Monday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 24, and again from Monday Sept. 27 to Friday Oct. 1.

During those days, water supply may be unavailable at properties served by the utility between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., though those hours may vary in the event of unforseen circumstances which impede the work.

The properties affected by the work can be seen in a graphic provided by the RDNO.

A map of the residences that will be impacted by the work on the Mable Lake Water Utility (graphic courtesy of the Regional District of North Okanagan)

People are advised to have a supply of clean, bottled water on hand while the work is done.

Once the water supply has been restored, residents should run a cold water tap at a low volume until water has cleared. RDNO suggests people do this through an outside tap, as the water may be cloudy and there may be air bubbles in the lines.

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