Tap water (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Water Main Break

Water Quality Advisory rescinded for properties in the Rise

Feb 12, 2026 | 12:17 PM

The precautionary Water Quality Advisory issued for properties on Silversage Terrace and Silversage Bluff lane has been rescinded.

Greater Vernon Water lifted the advisory Friday after sample testing found the bacterial levels were within the safe drinking range.

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A precautionary Water Quality Advisory was issued for a few properties in the Rise neighbourhood Thursday morning.

Greater Vernon Water said a water main break led to a loss of pressure in the system and the advisory was being issued for addresses between 104 to 108 Silversage Terrace, and for 300 to 312 Silversage Bluff Lane.

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Properties under the Water Quality Advisory issued Thursday, Feb. 12 (Image Credit: GVW / RDNO)

People in the affected are encouraged to bring their tap water to a rolling boil for a full minute before drinking it, or using it to make food or drink, including ice and baby formula, or brushing teeth.

The water main break may result in affected properties having discoloured water or air in the taps. In those cases, people should run cold water until it turns clear, with Greater Vernon Water stating its best to do this using an outdoor tap.

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