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By Pete McIntyre

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RDNO announces water shut off and street closure

Apr 5, 2024 | 10:00 AM

The Regional District of North Okanagan is advising residents that Francis Street will be closed this coming Monday (April 8) to allow crews to work on a water main in that area

A detour will be set up to use East Vernon Road.

To accommodate the tie-in to the water main, customers highlighted on the map here (and below) will be without water on Monday, April 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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RDNO recommends impacted residents store a short term water supply for their needs such as cooking and toilet use before the work begins.

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Once water has been restored, residents may experience some cloudiness and/or air in the water.

“Please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred,” RDNO stated.

Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices) and the RDNO’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RDNorthOkanagan.