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Temporary downgrade of Boil Water Notice to Water Quality Advisory in the Lakeview System
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 01:15 PM
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September 02, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is temporarily downgrading the Boil Water Notice for the Lakeview-Rose Valley System to a Water Quality Advisory, effective immediately and through Monday, September 7.
The Boil Water Notice was required after an unforeseen mechanical complication at the chlorination facility Sunday, August 30 resulted in non-disinfected water entering the system. City crews worked quickly to make necessary repairs,...
Boil Water Notice Issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System
Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:30 PM
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August 30, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System effective immediately and until further notice, due to unforeseen mechanical complications at the Rose Valley Chlorination Facility.
The mechanical issues – related to a planned power outage in the area – are resulting in untreated water entering the system.
To determine if you live in the Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System, please see...
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 01:45 PM
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August 26, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System effective immediately and until further notice, due to above normal turbidity registering at the reservoir and in the distribution network.
The seasonal breakdown of algae is causing the turbidity, which may affect the performance of the chlorine disinfection process. Increased turbidity can mean bacteria, viruses and microorganisms...
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System
Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020 11:30 AM
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August 14, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System. The City issued the advisory July 15 due to high turbidity registering at the reservoir which also impacted the distribution network.
A Water Quality Advisory remains in effect until further notice for the Pritchard-Sunnyside system due to turbidity in the lake. These systems use chlorine for disinfection. Turbidity...
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for West Kelowna Estates System
Posted on Friday, July 24, 2020 12:00 PM
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July 24, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the West Kelowna Estates System. The City issued the advisory May 9 due to turbidity from spring freshet.
Water Quality Advisories remain in effect until further notice for the Pritchard-Sunnyside and Lakeview-Rose Valley Systems due to turbidity. These systems use chlorine for disinfection. Higher than normal turbidity can affect the chlorination process because...
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