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By Liam Verster

Pump Station Power Outage

Precautionary boil water notice issued following power outage in Vernon

Dec 16, 2024 | 5:31 PM

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the Dixon Dam Road area.

Grater Vernon Water (GVW) said a power outage at the South BX 2 pump station Monday, Dec. 13, caused a loss of water pressure and increased turbidity, so the notice was issued.

The notice affects customers on Brookside, Malim, Curlew, Maddox, Hughs, Briggs, Hartnell, and Dixon Dam Roads, as well as 4406 and 4247 De Roo Road.

The properties under the precautionary Boil Water Notice (image courtesy of GVW via the RDNO)

GVW says power was restored and the system was flushed Monday, but still advises people bring their tap water to a roiling boil for a full minute before consuming; using to make food or drink, including washing fruit and vegetables and making baby formula and ice; and before brushing teeth.

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GVW will announce when further testing shows the water’s bacteria levels are within the safe range.

The water service provider noted some affected residents may notice air in their pipes or discoloured tap water, and advised people in those cases to run the cold water until it becomes clear, noting using an outdoor tap to do this is preferred