The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Killiney Beach water system due to increased turbidity in source water caused by the annual freshet (flood season streamflow from rain and melting snow).
The advisory affects approximately 295 properties connected to the water system in the community along Westside Road. Roadside sign notices will be in place to let residents know of the Water Quality Advisory.
As a precaution, it is recommended that all customers, especially those with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly, should boil all water for at least one minute used for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth. As a safe alternative customers may choose to use bottled or distilled water.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice and testing confirms water quality is within acceptable Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
For information visit the Regional District of Central Okanagan water system webpage (rdco.com/water) or contact RDCO Environmental Services at engineer@rdco.com or 250-469-6241.
To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories or alerts by email visit rdco.com/Subscribe.
The Regional District’s six water systems provide service to just over 1,100 connections for residents in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.
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If you have any questions regarding an interruption please contact Regional District Engineering Services at 250-469-6241 or email engineer@rdco.com.
