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 and are not impacted.

A map of the affected area is available online. 

Residents and businesses within affected areas should use boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice and beverages, mixing baby formula and other foods and washing fruits and vegetables or seek a safe alternative source.

The Bulk Water Station at Asquith and Shannon Lake Roads is also available as a safe, alternative source. Bring clean hoses and bottles for filling. The tap is located on the Asquith Road side of the station off Shannon Lake Road.

Crews are working to repair the water main and will then flush the system; the precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until further notice.