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A water advisory has been lifted for Westshore Estates customers.

A water quality advisory has been lifted for customers on the Westshore Estates water system.

A boil water notice was put into effect in early May, and later downgraded to an advisory.

The decision to lift the advisory was made by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, in consultation with Interior Health.

“The higher turbidity caused by the historically high levels of the Okanagan Lake source water has decreased and is once again within the acceptable and safe Canadian guidelines for drinking water quality," said RDCO communications officer, Bruce Smith.

"As a result we’ve removed the precautionary Water Quality Advisory that has been in place since May 18th.  Customers of the Westshore Estates system are no longer advised to boil their water before using it for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables or brushing their teeth.”

Sandbags remain in place to protect the intake pumphouses from the continued high lake water levels.  Residents are asked not to remove any of these flood protection works.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers on the 265 properties connected to the water system.  We wish to remind residents on the system that the advisory was a precautionary measure and that no bacteria were detected within the water system.