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Boil Water Notice rescinded for specified area of the Powers Creek Water Service Area
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 01:52 PM
Thursday, Sept. 05, 2024
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for a specified area of Westbank, within the Powers Creek Water Service Area.
The notice was required after a watermain break, which occurred Friday, Aug. 30 on Margaret Road. Although emergency repairs were completed quickly, turbidity was present within an isolated area of the distribution system, due to an unanticipated loss of pressure and flow disturbance. The...

Isolated Boil Water Notice issued for specified area of the Powers Creek Water Service Area
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 04:44 PM
Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
The City of West Kelowna is issuing a Boil Water Notice, until further notice, for an isolated and specified section of the Westbank neighbourhood, within the Powers Creek Water Service Area, after a watermain break in the area.
View our water quality map to confirm if your property is in the affected area.
Please note, the Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant is working as it should, by providing multi-barrier treatment and clean, safe, reliable water to all areas within the...

Watermain flushing program expands to remaining West Kelowna Estates neighbourhoods
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024 09:17 AM
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews now working in Zone 1 and 2 (see map – WKE01 and WKE02) of the former West Kelowna Estates System, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect in these two zones 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,...
Rose Valley Water Service Area Update - July 25, 2024
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 08:29 PM
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Ongoing consultation, testing and analyses indicate that Rose Valley Reservoir is experiencing changed environmental conditions due to the McDougall Creek wildfire, which is contributing to the discoloration in the system. Increased levels of iron and manganese in the reservoir may be contributing to the discoloration in the system.
Adjustments are being made to reduce the discolouration, but this will take time.
The City is also posting updates at westkelownacity...
Watermain flushing program moves to West Kelowna Estates neighbourhoods
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 09:40 AM
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...
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