Boil Water and Water Quality Advisories

Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Lakeview System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2019

The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Boil Water Notice in the Lakeview System, effective immediately.

The Boil Water Notice was required December 17 after an accidental line break at a non-municipal construction site caused a chain reaction that ultimately caused damage to the chlorination system at Rose Valley Reservoir. Once crews repaired the damage, the city was required to conduct comprehensive tests throughout...

Boil Water Notice Issued for Lakeview System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2019

The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Lakeview System, due to a mechanical failure at the 45-year-old chlorination facility at Rose Valley Reservoir. 

If the account number on your utility bill starts with 455, you are in the Lakeview Water System. You can also view a Water Quality Advisory Map at www.westkelownacity.ca/waterquality to confirm if your property is in the system.

All customers must...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2019

Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview Water System. The City has also concluded watermain maintenance activities for the year.

No Water Quality Advisories are in effect in the City of West Kelowna’s systems at this time.

The City of West Kelowna advises the public of changes in water quality through its website and web subscription service. Residents are encouraged...

Watermain Flushing in Tallus Ridge and Shannon Lake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 04, 2019

City of West Kelowna crews are flushing water mains in the Lakeview System over the next several days, focussing on the Shannon Lake Road, Shannon Way and Tallus Ridge areas. 

Signs will be posted in areas where crews are flushing mains. Water main flushing involves running water at a high velocity to remove accumulated sediment from pipes; and, Lakeview System users may experience discoloration in the water while flushing is underway. Should residents notice...

Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2019

The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.

The Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the Lakeview System. The Bulk Water Station at Asquith and Shannon Lake Roads remains available as a safe, alternative source. Bring clean hoses and bottles for filling. The tap is located on the...