Precautionary Water Quality Advisory issued for East Hill area

People living in a select area of Vernon’s East Hill area were advised to boil their tap water Monday.

Greater Vernon Water issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for properties along 24th Street between 25th and 28th Avenues following a water main break on March 3.

Properties affrected by the water main break Monday, March 3 (image courtesy of GVA via the RDNO)

GVW recommended customers in the affected area bring their tap water to a roiling boil for a full minute before drinking, using to make food or drink, and brushing teeth.