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Boil water downgraded

The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has downgraded its boil water notice issued.

The notice, issued May 25, has been downgraded to a water quality advisory, effective immediately.

The boil water notice was removed after lab results for samples taken over the past 48 hours show no microbial activity in treated water.

Testing shows that current water quality is fair, due to turbidity readings of between 1 and 5 NTU.

Health risk increases as turbidity levels rise, particularly for at-risk populations such as newborns, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

The following sensitive customers should be careful when ingesting the water:

  • children and infants under the age of 2 years
  • the elderly (65 years of age and older)
  • people with weakened immune systems (if unsure consult with a physician)

Owners of public facilities are requested to post water quality advisories at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public (alternatively, public fountains and taps may be turned off).

As a precaution, all water intended for one of the following uses should be boiled for 1 minute.

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

Residents can also choose to use bottled or distilled water, or water that has been filtered through a well-maintained treatment device.



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