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Water Quality Advisory Issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley Water System
The 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.
Jul 15, 2020
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.
Jul 14, 2020
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.
Jul 13, 2020
#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.
Jul 10, 2020
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
#OurWK takes a deeper dive on key topicsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 07, 2020In 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 a bit deeper into some of the topics that will be part of the Community Vision.
Jul 07, 2020
West Kelowna Estates System Boil Water Notice downgraded to Water Quality AdvisoryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 03, 2020The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has downgraded the Boil Water Notice for the West Kelowna Estates System to a Water Quality Advisory due to improving conditions at the Okanagan Lake intake.
Although conditions have improved, a Water Quality Advisory will remain in effect until further notice for the West Kelowna Estates System because turbidity remains higher than normal due to spring freshet and related conditions in the lake.
Jul 03, 2020
City removing diseased trees at Willow BeachFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2020
On Tuesday, June 30, the City of West Kelowna will remove two aging and diseased trees at Willow Beach.
Crews must close sections of Willow Beach for the day to accommodate the safe removal of the trees.
Jun 29, 2020
Boil Water Notice issued for West Kelowna Estates SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2020Due to the increased Okanagan Lake elevation and the potential risk of contamination to the treated water supply, the City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is taking precautionary measures and issuing a Boil Water Notice for the West Kelowna Estates System.
This notice is an escalation from the Water Quality Advisory issued May 9, which City staff enacted, in consultation with health officials, due to elevated turbidity levels in the lake.
Jun 26, 2020
Sunnyside/Pritchard System Boil Water Notice downgraded to Water Quality AdvisoryThe City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has downgraded the Boil Water Notice for the Sunnyside/Pritchard System to a Water Quality Advisory due to decreasing turbidity in Okanagan Lake.
Although turbidity is decreasing, it remains higher than normal due to spring freshet and related conditions in the lake.
Jun 25, 2020
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