Star Place boil water notice

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A boil water notice has been issued for about eight properties served by the Star Place water system.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan, in consultation with Interior Health, issued the notice Thursday.

This replaces a previously issued water quality advisory.

Due to higher water levels and flows from spring runoff, turbidity in the water system source has resulted in a poor turbidity water rating. 

It’s recommend that all Star Place water customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, mixing baby formula, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute.

Interior Health recommends the following water purification procedures:

• Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute or,
• Disinfect water by adding two drops (.1 ml) of unscented household bleach per litre of warm water (double the bleach for cloudy water) and let stand for at least 30 minutes before drinking.  You should notice a slight chlorine smell after 30 minutes.  If you don’t, add another two drops and let the water stand for another 15 minutes.

This boil water notice will be rescinded when turbidity levels return to normal levels within acceptable guidelines.