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By Liam Verster

Water Safe to Drink

Boil Water Notice lifted

Feb 11, 2026 | 3:25 PM

The Boil Water Notice for properties on Harbour Heights Road were lifted Tuesday.

Greater Vernon Water issued the advisory on February 11 following a water main break.

GVW said Feb. 17 that testing showed the bacterial levels in the system were within the normal drinking water standards, and the notice was lifted.

— Update Feb. 13 —

A Water Quality Advisory issued earlier in the week has been lifted.

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Greater Vernon Water said the advisory for properties on Longacre Drive was lifted Friday, Feb. 13.

The advisory was issued following a water main break, but GVW said testing showed the bacterial levels in the system were within safe drinking standards.

The Boil Water Notice issued for homes on Harbour Heights Road, related to a separate water main break Wednesday, remained in effect as of time of publication.

A precautionary Water Quality Advisory for properties in the Rise neighbourhood also remained in place Friday.

— Original Story —

A Water Quality Advisory and a Boil Water Notice have been issued in Vernon following two water main breaks.

Greater Vernon Water said the Boil Water Notice was issued for properties from 8550 to 8620 Harbour Heights Road Wednesday, Feb. 11, following a water main break and a loss of water pressure. This will be in place until sample testing shows the water is safe to consume.

Properties on Harbour Heights Road under the precautionary Boil Water Notice (Image Credit: GVW / RDNO)

The Water Quality Advisory was issued for 7344 Longacre Drive and for 7348 to 7453 Longacre Drive after a break that was being repaired Wednesday afternoon.

Properties on Longacre Drive under the Water Quality Advisory (Image Credit: GVW / RDNO)

In both cases, Greater Vernon Water (GVW) said people in the affected areas should bring their tap water to a roiling boil for a full minute before drinking; using to make or prepare for or drink, including ice and baby formula; and brushing their teeth.

GVW also said people may experience discoloured water or air in their pipes. In these instances people should run their tap on cold until the water turns clear, adding it is best to do this using an outdoor tap.