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Boil water Advisory issued for Town of Osoyoos

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As a precautionary measure, the Town of Osoyoos is also issuing a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for the entire domestic water system to ensure users are aware of the potential for increased turbidity brown and discoloured water.  

The Town of Osoyoos believes a power outage on February 10, 2024, led to the 340-booster station and other related hardware malfunctioning. This suspected incident led to the incapacitation of the backup battery power unit, resulting in the station shutting down and the main monitoring computer going offline. Consequently, the early warning system failed to register the issue. The Town’s Operators discovered this on Sunday and immediately initiated troubleshooting to restore functionality and repair any damage.
 
Due to the power outage, the Town believes the pressure in the 402-reservoir zone may have dropped below the minimum requirement of 20 psi. This situation could potentially lead to backflow and introduce bacteria into the water supply. Therefore, a boil water advisory was issued for the affected area as a precautionary measure and in line with standard practices.
 
The drop in reservoir levels stirred up settled particles, leading to a Town-wide Water Quality Advisory.  Operators are actively flushing out the system and conducting necessary water quality tests. Once the Town receives negative results from the laboratory, we will be able to re-evaluate the water quality advisories.
 
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time; the safety and quality of your water supply remain our top priority. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Operational Services Department at 250.495.6213 or pubworks@osoyoos.ca.
 

This failure has resulted in the Town having to issue a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for the following areas:
 
Town of Osoyoos

  • 115th Street
  • Meadowlark Drive
  • Wren Place and Drive
  • Raven Court
  • Finch Crescent
  • Swan Crescent
  • Sandpiper Place
  • Killdeer Place
  • Curlew Court

South Rural Area

  • 107th Street
  • 42nd Avenue
  • 26th Avenue
  • 12th Avenue
  • 6th Avenue

North Rural Area

  • Hwy 97 north of Hwy 3
  • 100th Avenue
  • 116th Avenue
  • 115th Avenue
  • 89th Street

Until notified, these users are advised to:

1. Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute or
2. Use an alternate, safe source of water.
Notices are in the process of being provided to affected areas.
PLEASE NOTE:
 
As a precautionary measure, the Town of Osoyoos is also issuing a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for the entire domestic water system to ensure users are aware of the potential for increased turbidity (brown and discoloured water).
 
The Operational Services Department is in the process of placing signs throughout the community as well as systematic water main flushing to address the discolouration.
 
Water quality sampling is being collected, and the results will be known by Friday this week. They will provide the necessary information to determine whether the notices can be lifted.
 
People with weakened immune systems and wishing additional protection should take precautions when drinking, washing fruits & vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing their teeth.

Check out www.drinkingwaterforeveryone.ca to learn more about water suppliers and current drinking water advisories.
 
We thank you for your understanding, and should you have any questions, please contact the Operational Services Department.

 

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