Killiney Beach water system update Oct. 26
We have completed the engineering assessment of the entire water system and work is underway to address the recommendations. The Do Not Consume Advisory continues to be in effect as boiling the water will not make the water safe to drink.
The assessment recommendations include:
- Additional chlorination dosing - customers will notice a stronger, short-term chlorine smell in the water. There is no risk to residents from this higher chlorination, which is within Health Canada drinking water guidelines. This will take some time to ensure the higher chlorination level has made it through the entire system to neutralize any potential biological risks. We'll then be able to restore normal chlorination concentrations to the system treatment process.
- Specific water quality analysis related to wildfire impacts
- Inspection of system reservoirs and if necessary, based on those inspections, specialized cleaning and/or repairs.
Given the work required to complete these recommendations, we're unfortunately unable to meet the previous target of restoring potable water by November 1. Again, everyone's safety and health is our primary goal. We are working with Interior Health and our engineering consultants to transition to a Boil Water Advisory in the near future and from there, back to a safe potable water standard. All that we are doing in conjunction with Interior Health is out of an abundance of caution and for the long-term, health of all Killiney Beach residents.
New winterized potable water filling station
Our Engineering staff has installed a new, free potable water fill station that will function in freezing temperatures. This is located and operational at the Shorts Creek fire hall, Station 102 - 7355 Westside Road North. The previous free water filling station at Firwood and Westside roads will be removed. Effective Oct. 28, please use the new Shorts Creek firehall location for your water needs.
- We remind Killiney Beach customers the Do Not Consume Advisory means the water is not safe to drink or swallow and that boiling will not remove potentially harmful chemicals and substances. Please continue to use a safe alternative such as bottled water or the free potable water filling station.