Water Advisory

Written by Glen Morrison Tuesday, 14 July 2009 05:22 107.5 KISSFM:
Greater Vernon's water supply is now under a water quality advisory. Last night a hydro poll by the city's Mission Hill treatment plant caught fire taking out the plant's power. Manager Al Cotsworth says it impacts the North Kal water intake, but the whole system's under a water quality advisory..He says they got power restored by 4 this morning, but partially treated water was released, compromising the system. He says until the flow is clear we're advised to boil our water.
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CASTANET: Jul 14, 2009 / 6:54 am
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water in conjunction with Interior Health has issued a water quality advisory effective immediately for users serviced by the North Kalamalka Lake supply. Current water quality is rated as fair due to a BC Hydro power failure that disabled part of the treatment process. Water supply was reduced soon after the power failure but some partly treated water did enter the system. This means all systems operated by Greater Vernon Water in Vernon, Coldstream, Spallumcheen and Areas B, C and D of the Regional district are currently on a Water quality Advisory.

Greater Vernon Services - Water and Interior Health recommend that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone wishing to seek additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice.

For these at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute. Greater Vernon Services - Water is taking additional steps to reduce risk. Interior Health has been fully involved, and the public will be notified when conditions change or water quality has improved. The power was restored early this morning and treatment was restored. This Water Quality Advisory will be lifted when testing indicates the water supply was not affected by the power failure. The power failure also reduced the water supply to the system. Greater Vernon Water asks all residents to reduce water use until the treated water supply has been restored to normal operating levels.

If you have any questions, please contact Greater Vernon Water at 250-550-3702 or check our website at www.greatervernon.ca or www.rdno.ca for notifications, the daily turbidity index and turbidity FAQ’s.