Boil Water and Water Quality Advisories

Watermain flushing program moves to West Kelowna Estates neighbourhoods

Thursday, July 25, 2024
 
The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews now starting work in Zone 2 of the former West Kelowna Estates 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, customers in Zone 2 of the former...

Rose Valley Water Service Area Update - July 24, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Council and the public received an update on Rose Valley Water Service Area operations during the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting and regular updates are also being provided on the City’s website at westkelownacity.ca/waterquality.

Post-treatment, aesthetic discoloration is continuing within the system. For the latest information, please watch staff’s presentation.

Staff have increased monitoring and sampling, and testing results show that standards set out in the Drinking...

Road rehabilitation program continues

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The City of West Kelowna is paving the way for smoother commutes as part of our annual Road Rehabilitation Program. Construction is expected to begin this week and is anticipated to be completed by the end of May, subject to weather conditions.
 
West Kelowna’s road network is inspected each year and roads are prioritized for repair, which often include milling and replacing the asphalt surface. The City schedules and coordinates road work to reduce the impact on...

Watermain flushing program moves to Shannon Lake, Shannon Way neighbourhoods

The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews starting work in Zone 5 – Shannon Lake and Shannon Way, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway, starting Thursday, May 23 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, customers in Zone 5 may experience reduced...

Watermain flushing program moves to Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge neighbourhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 22, 2024 The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews now starting work in Zone 4 – Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway. Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During flushing, customers in Zone 4 may experience...