Sunnyside/Pritchard System returns to Water Quality Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, June 30, 2022

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has downgraded an existing Boil Water Notice declared on June 22 to a Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard Service Area due to decreased turbidity. 

View our water quality map to confirm if your property is in the affected service area.

Turbidity affects the performance of the chlorine disinfection process because bacteria, protozoa, viruses and other microorganisms can attach themselves to suspended particles in the turbid water. These particles can interfere with disinfection by shielding the microorganisms from the chlorine.

Under a Water Quality Advisory, children, the elderly and those with weakened immunity 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. 

Free access to the bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads provides a safe, alternative source of drinking water. Please bring clean bottles for filling.

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