The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system.
The advisory is a result of waterline work earlier today, which was required to repair a leak. The advisory affects the following properties connected to the water system:
As a precaution it’s recommended that all customers, especially those with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly should boil all water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth for at least one minute. As a safe alternative to boiled water from the tap, customers may choose to use bottled or distilled water.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice and testing confirms water quality is within acceptable Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
The Regional District provides water service to just over 1,100 connections in six service areas.
For information visit the Regional District website water system webpage (rdco.com/water) or contact RDCO Environmental Services at engineer@rdco.com or 250-469-6241. To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories or alerts by email visit rdco.com/water.