Sunnyside/Pritchard Service Area upgraded to Boil Water Notice - Aug. 10, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has upgraded the Water Quality Advisory issued on May 26, 2023, to a Boil Water Notice for the Sunnyside/Pritchard Service Area, effective immediately and until further notice, due to the presence of total coliform at the Okanagan Lake intake.

View a map at westkelownacity.ca/waterquality to confirm if your property is in the affected service area. 

Under a Boil Water Notice, everyone must use water brought to a rolling boil for one minute or more, or seek an alternative safe source, for brushing teeth, drinking, making baby formula and ice, preparing food and beverages and washing fruits and vegetables and dishes.

The bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads provides a safe, alternative source of drinking water. Customers can use the touch-free filling station free during the Boil Water Notice. Bring clean bottles for filling. The tap is located on the Asquith Road side of the facility.

The City will inform residents, via its e-news service, as soon as it is able to rescind the Boil Water Notice.

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