Boil Water and Water Quality Advisories

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Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded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The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break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

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Parts Of Westbank Centre

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2019

The City of West Kelowna is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - due to a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.

The area affected stretches from Paynter Road continuing east to Carrall Road and from Butt Road south as far as Powers Creek. Customers to the south and west of Powers Creek and north of Butt Road are not affected. Residents and businesses on Westbank First Nation are on a different water system...

Water Quality Advisory Continues Lakeview System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 07, 2019

Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has issued a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview Water System due to elevated turbidity in water drawn from the Rose Valley Reservoir.

A Water Quality Advisory means children, the elderly, people with weakened immunity and anyone else seeking added protection should use boiled water, or an alternate, safe source, for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 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.

No remaining 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 to sign up for e-notifications through the City’s website...