Precautionary Boil Water Notice ends in Powers Creek Service Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2021

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded a precautionary Boil Water Notice, which was required for approximately half of the Powers Creek System after a main broke Tuesday, Aug. 24 in the vicinity of Glenway and Lower Glenrosa Roads.

Crews completed same-day repairs on the broken water main and have since received results from two consecutive days of favorable testing, as required, confirming that the drinking water is safe and clean. The cause appears to be old, improper, non-municipal installation, predating incorporation. City crews have also completed mitigation work at the site. Clean up continues; motorists are asked to use caution, slow down and watch for road signs and cone zones and respect crews who may be doing follow up work in the area.

The City of West Kelowna thanks customers for their patience and understanding while the repairs and follow up water tests were completed.

Did you know? Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant meets a maximum daily demand of more than 37 million litres of safe, clean drinking water to more than 4,700 connections including approximately 4,400 residential, 150 business, 150 agricultural and 30 industrial. Visit our website, to learn more about Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant.

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