The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a Boil Water Notice for all residents served by the Sunset Ranch Water System in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.
The notice affects 275 properties connected to the community water system.
Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “Interior Health has been contacted and we’ve taken steps to alert affected customers after routine testing found some bacterial results in samples at the reservoir. While there’s no evidence the reservoir has been accessed our staff found some vandalism to the gate to the system reservoir. In order to protect the safety of system customers, we’ve implemented the Boil Water Notice until the reservoir can be flushed and testing is done to prove any bacterial contamination has been removed and water quality is restored.”
Smith adds, ”Until further notice affected residents should boil any water used for drinking, cooking, washing produce or fruit, making beverages and ice or brushing teeth for at least one minute or secure an alternate source of safe drinking water such as bottled or distilled water.”
This Boil Water Notice affecting the Sunset Ranch water system will continue until further notice. Roadside sign notices have been placed at key intersections as well to advise residents of the need to boil their water.
For information visit the Regional District website water system webpage (regionaldistrict.com/water) or contact RDCO Environmental Services at engineer@cord.bc.ca or 250-469-6241.