Back to SearchThe Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents served by the Westshore Estates water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area due to low counts of total coliform in the water system and increased turbidity in source water caused by the annual freshet (flood season streamflow from rain and melting snow).
The Boil Water Notice affects 327 properties connected to this water system. Roadside sign notices are in place to let residents know of the Boil Water Notice.
To safely consume water from the tap, water customers must bring water to a rolling boil on a stovetop for at least 60 seconds. Once the boiled water is cooled it may be used for drinking, brushing teeth and washing and preparing food. Customers may wish to consider using an alternate, safe water source such as bottled or distilled water.
The Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until testing confirms water quality is within acceptable Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
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 subscribe.rdco.com/Subscribe.
The Regional District’s six water systems provide service to just over 1,100 connections for residents in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.
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