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Update: July, 31

The boil-water notice for customers on the Beaver Lake water system has been downgraded to a water quality advisory.

According to Interior Health, recent testing and monitoring has shown water quality has improved and disinfection (chlorine) levels have recovered.

Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice.

Turbidity (water clarity) fluctuates on the Beaver Lake source and times may exceed 1 NTU.

A boil-water notice has been issued in Lake Country for customers on the Beaver Lake water system.

The District of Lake Country and Interior Health issued the notice due to a malfunction on the automatic chlorination system. This has resulted in a loss of disinfection.

It is recommended that all customers in the affected area drink boiled water or a safe alternative. 

Until further notice, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:

• drinking
• washing fruits and vegetables
• making beverages or ice
• brushing teeth

Boiled water should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container.  Customers could also choose to use bottled or distilled water.

Crews are flushing the system and collecting additional water samples to verify water quality. A notification will be issued when water quality has improved, utility Supt. Mike Mitchell said in a media release.

If you have questions, contact the municipality at 250-766-6677 or www.lakecountry.bc.ca, or Interior Health at 250-549-5714 or www.interiorhealth.ca.