Water Quality Advisory Issued For West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Systems

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 07, 2019

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has issued Water Quality Advisories for the West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Water Systems due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intakes.

A Water Quality Advisory means that there is some risk associated with consuming the drinking water and it is recommended that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone else seeking added protection 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. To view a map of water service areas and advisories visit www.westkelownacity.ca/water.

The City of West Kelowna will advise the public of any changes to these Water Quality Advisories through the City’s website.

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. 

Residents are encouraged to sign up for e-notification on the City’s website at www.westkelownacity.ca/notifyme to receive an automatic email advising when the notice is lifted.