Boil Water Notice Issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 12, 2019

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has upgraded this morning’s Water Quality Advisory to a Boil Water Notice for the Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System due to ongoing water supply challenges stemming from a continuing emergency power outage in the area.

Sunnyside/Pritchard water users are asked to conserve water at this time. Please avoid any outdoor water irrigation and limit indoor water use as much as possible as the City works to refill reservoirs. Some water users may experience discolored water and water pressure issues.

A Boil Water Notice means all users should use boiled water, or an alternate, safe source, for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing food, making beverages and ice and mixing baby formula.

The City of West Kelowna will advise the public of changes to the Boil Water Notice through its website. To receive notifications of the start and end of water quality advisories, please sign up at westkelownacity.ca/subscribe.  

Free water is available at the bulk water station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads. A tap is located on the Asquith Road side of the station. Users must bring their own clean containers and clean hoses if needed and ensure they are suitable for potable water.