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Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for West Kelowna Estates System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the West Kelowna Estates System. The City issued the advisory May 9 due to turbidity from spring freshet.
Council highlights - July 14, 2020From the July 14, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
Council endorses Subject to Petition Against Initiative for Local Area Service and long-term borrowing for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
Council endorsed a process for the City to determine if there is sufficient petition against from Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) property owners to use long-term borrowing of up to $23.5 million for the plant’s design, construction and financing.
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley Water SystemThe City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity registering at the reservoir.
According to the City’s Reservoir Consultant, an algal bloom is causing the turbidity, which may affect the performance of the chlorine disinfection process.
Council Initiative – Subject to Petition Against process proceeds for Rose Valley Water Local Area ServiceWest Kelowna Council has endorsed a process for the City to determine if there is sufficient petition against from Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) property owners to use long-term borrowing of up to $23.5 million for the plant’s design, construction and financing.
Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Report to Council moves forward to recommend establishing Local Area Service and long-term borrowingWest Kelowna Council will review a report that recommends establishing the Local Area Service (LAS) and Loan Authorization Bylaw at tomorrow’s regular Council meeting for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP).
Council will consider options for RVWTP LAS property owners about how they would pay for their water service.
#OURWK Visioning Process – Upcoming Opportunities to ParticipateDear West Kelowna Community Member,
In mid-June, the City of West Kelowna launched a Community Visioning process – #OURWK to help shape the future of our community. Participants have already provided many great insights and now the City is looking to dig deeper into topics that will be part of the Community Vision.
We're Hiring!The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Paid On Call Firefighters
- Service Desk Technician
- Executive Assistant
- Police Services Supervisor
For further information check out our careers page Jul 07, 2020
