UPDATE: Boil Water Notice, Water Quality Advisory lifted for the Okanagan Landing area

May 8, 2025 | 6:04 PM

— Update May 13 —

Greater Vernon Water has rescinded its Boil Water Notice for Tronson Rd. and the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as the Water Quality Advisory for the Okanagan Lading area.

The utility provider lifted the orders Tuesday, May 13, after bacterial testing showed the water was within the drinking quality standards.

People may experience discoloured water or air in their pipes, and were advised to run their cold taps until the water turned clear. It was recommended this be done using an outdoor tap.

The notice and advisory was issued May 8 after a water main break in the area.

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— Original Story —

Select properties in the Okanagan Landing neighbouhood were put on a Boil Water Notice following a water main break Thursday, May 8.

The properties under the Boil Water Notice Thursday, May 8 (image courtesy of GVW via the RDNO)

Additionally, select properties in the surround area were issued a Water Quality Advisory Thursday.

Properties under the Water Quality Advisory Thursday, may 8 (image courtesy of GVW via the RDNO)

Greater Vernon Water (GVW) said the break resulted in a depressurization in the system, and recommended people bring water to a roiling boil for a full minute before drinking, using to make food or drink, or brushing teeth until sample testing showed the water was safe to consume.

People may notice air in pipes or discoloured tap water, and in those cases GVW said people should run their taps on cold untilt he water turns clear. It as advised that this be done using an outdoor tap.

by Liam Verster

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