In areas throughout the Interior region, river levels have been high due to snowmelt and rainfall.
The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor conditions. Part of being prepared includes being aware of water safety following local flooding.
Drinking water can be affected during and after floods. If you are unsure of the safety of your water following a flood, use an alternate source of water. Individuals with compromised immune systems and chronic illnesses, infants, or the elderly are at higher risk when the drinking water is affected. Floods may significantly increase risk to your health by introducing raw sewage, chemical contaminants, and debris into water sources.
It is important to remember the following when your drinking water is affected by floods:
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Public Water Supply System users
A current list of water advisories and notices is available at: www.drinkingwaterforeveryone.ca/. (Open in Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.)
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Private Water system users
For information on testing your water, refer to Well Water Testing (this information is also applicable to surface water sources). For information on disinfecting your water system, refer to Disinfecting Drinking Water |