By Beach Radio

Greater Vernon boil water notice downgraded

Sep 25, 2024 | 10:32 AM

In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the area of 38^th St between 30^th Ave and 32^nd Ave as well as 3709 30^th Ave (see attached map) that the precautionary Boil Water Notice (BWN) has been downgraded to a Water Quality Advisory (WQA).

Bacteria testing results and disinfection levels are within normal drinking water standards in the distribution system; however, a planned water outage on Wednesday September 25, 2024, to accommodate infrastructure upgrades necessitates a WQA be issued after the work is complete. This WQA will be in effect until Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

What should customers do?

The level of service and treatment provided by the RDNO has been maintained; however, customers in the affected area may wish to boil their water for at least one minute when preparing any food, drinking, washing fruits & vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth.

After the upgrades are complete, residents in the affected area may experience reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air in their water. Please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred.

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Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices).

This WQA will be automatically rescinded on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 4:00 pm without further update from the RDNO.

If you have any other questions, contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.