UPDATED Greater Vernon Water Boil Water Notice RESCINDED 32nd Ave between 38th St & Bella Vista Rd

June 28, 2024

UPDATE - June 28, 2024 - 4:20 pm

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in conjunction with Interior Health, advises that the Boil Water Notice issued on June 26, 2024 to some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the area along 32nd Ave between 38^th Street and Bella Vista Road (see map for affected area) has been RESCINDED.

Bacterial testing results and disinfection levels are within normal drinking water standards in the distribution system.

If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.

ORIGINAL NOTICE - June 26, 2024

In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the area along 32nd Ave between 38th Street and Bella Vista Road are on a precautionary Boil Water Notice (BWN) until sampling results confirm the drinking water is safe.

A rupture of the water main in this area resulted in a loss of water pressure and increased turbidity to customers in the affected area. Water services have been shut off to the affected customers until repairs are complete, at which point water service will be resumed. As a result, the RDNO is issuing a BWN to affected areas, flushing the water main, and sampling the water main to ensure the continued safety of the water system.

What should customers do?

Residents in the area may experience reduced water pressure, discolouration of the water, and/or air. Please run a cold water tap until the water has cleared. An outside tap is preferred.

The level of service and treatment provided by the RDNO has been maintained; however, customers in the affected area should boil their water for at least one minute when preparing any food, drinking, washing fruits & vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth.

Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices). You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.

When the notice is rescinded, it will be posted on the RDNO website.

If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.

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