Boil Water and Water Quality Advisories

Watermain flushing program update: Sunnyside/Pritchard Zone 1 complete, work in Zone 2 continues

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
 
The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews having now completed work in Zone 1 of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard System (see map); the related isolated, precautionary water quality advisory for Zone 1 has now ended.
 
Since Thursday, Oct. 10, crews have been conducting watermain flushing in the former Sunnyside/Pritchard System (see map); an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory is required while flushing is underway in Zone 2 and must...

Watermain flushing program complete in West Kelowna Estates & continues in Sunnyside/Pritchard area

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews having now completed work in Zones 1 and 2 of the former West Kelowna Estates System (see map) and the related isolated, precautionary Water Quality Advisory for these two zones has now ended.
 
Since Thursday, Oct. 10, crews have also been conducting watermain flushing in Zones 1 and 2 of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System (see map), with an isolated, precautionary water quality...

Improvements for Rose Valley Reservoir source water in the works

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

City of West Kelowna staff continue to work with industry experts on source water quality improvements, related to fluctuating conditions in Rose Valley Reservoir, which have contributed to variations in taste, odor and discoloration in some areas of the Rose Valley Water Service Area this past summer and fall.

The City shares residents’ concerns about the source water quality, and staff are scheduled to bring forward recommended improvements to Council for consideration as...

Watermain flushing program returns to West Kelowna Estates and continues in Sunnyside/Pritchard area

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews scheduled to resume work on Thursday, Oct. 24 in Zones 1 and 2 of the former West Kelowna Estates System (see map), with an isolated, precautionary Water Quality Advisory in effect within these two areas while the work is underway and continuing until further notice.

Since Thursday, Oct. 10, crews have also been conducting watermain flushing in Zones 1 and 2 of the former Sunnyside/Pritchard Water...

Watermain flushing moves to Sunnyside/Pritchard neighbourhoods

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,...