Water Quality Advisory rescinded for Pritchard/Sunnyside System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard Water Service Area, as conditions at the source and in the network have improved.

The Water Quality Advisories will continue until further notice for the Rose Valley – Lakeview and West Kelowna Estates Systems due to turbidity and related flushing of the distribution network.

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.

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

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.

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 Water Quality Advisory. Bring clean bottles for filling. The tap is located on the Asquith Road side of the facility.

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To learn more about the progress on the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, and the transmission mains construction in West Kelowna Estates and Lakeview Heights, visit ourwk.ca/watermains.