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Precautionary Water Quality Advisory (Image Credit: City of West Kelowna)
By Vernon Matters Staff
Ongoing Investigation

RCMP seek information amid damage at Tallus Ridge reservoir

Mar 20, 2026 | 10:25 AM

West Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for help following suspected intentional damage at the Tallus Ridge water reservoir.

City crews were alerted to an alarm Thursday evening and discovered the damage during checks.

A “do not drink” advisory is now in effect for parts of the Rose Valley system, including Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods. Police are asking anyone in the Big Sky Drive area between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday who noticed anything unusual to contact them.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing and remind residents to report any suspicious activity to help protect local water infrastructure.

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