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Watermain flushing moves to Sunnyside/Pritchard neighbourhoods
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 09:47 AM
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews scheduled to start work on Thursday, Oct. 10 in Zones 1 and 2 of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard System, with an isolated, precautionary Water Quality Advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway and continuing until further notice.
Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During flushing,...
Rose Valley Water Service Area – Fall 2024 Update
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 09:48 AM
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
Some water users have experienced increased odor and discoloration, even though our water continues to be safe and meet the Canadian Water Drinking Standards. These fluctuations are not pleasant, despite the provincial and federal safe drinking water standards the City must adhere to in partnership with the Interior Health Authority (IHA).
There are several reasons for fluctuations in water quality, which are highlighted in this update. As we remain in the Commissioning...
Watermain flushing pauses temporarily in former West Kelowna Estates System, continues in Pritchard
Posted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 04:55 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024
Effective immediately, the isolated, precautionary water quality advisory for the former West Kelowna Estates System Zones 1 and 2 is being rescinded. Watermain flushing within the West Kelowna Estates Zones is paused and is anticipated to resume in mid- to late-October, subject to weather and other factors.
As of Wednesday, Sept. 18, crews have been conducting watermain flushing in a small section of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System (see map – portion of SS02)...
Watermain flushing expands to a section of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 05:08 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
Effective immediately, crews have expanded watermain flushing to a small section of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System (see map – portion of SS02). An isolated, precautionary water quality advisory will be in effect in this specified area while the flushing is underway and will continue until further notice.
Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During flushing,...
Boil Water Notice rescinded for specified area of the Powers Creek Water Service Area
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 01:52 PM
Thursday, Sept. 05, 2024
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for a specified area of Westbank, within the Powers Creek Water Service Area.
The notice was required after a watermain break, which occurred Friday, Aug. 30 on Margaret Road. Although emergency repairs were completed quickly, turbidity was present within an isolated area of the distribution system, due to an unanticipated loss of pressure and flow disturbance. The...
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