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By Liam Verster

Water Service Break

UPDATE: Boil Water Notice rescinded for BX neighbourhood

Aug 19, 2025 | 2:01 PM

UPDATE Aug. 21

The Boil Water Notice for the BX area has been rescinded.

The notice was issued August 19 due to a water service break and affected dozens of properties in the North BX.

The notice was lifted Thursday, August 21, after sample testing showed the water was safe to consume.

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Greater Vernon Water is advising people in the BX to bring water to a roiling boil before consuming.

The utility issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice for the North BX area Tuesday, August 19, due a water service break that resulted in a loss of water pressure.

A Boil Water Notice was issued for the highlighter properties Tuesday (image courtesy of GVW via the RDNO)

Affected residents should boil their water for a full minute before drinking, using to make food or drink including ice and baby formula, and brushing their teeth.

The notice will be rescinded after sample testing shows the disinfection levels are back within the safe drinking water standard.