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For the second time this year, a boil-water notice has been issued for residents served by the Falcon Ridge water system.

The notice was issued Wednesday morning by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

The system serves about 55 customers off Highway 33 in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.

"As a result of construction on the new water intake for the system, there is much higher than normal turbidity affecting the water source.  After consulting with Interior Health, we recommend that Falcon Ridge water customers follow IH guidelines, especially for those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, children and those wishing additional precautions," said RDCO spokesman Bruce Smith.

"All water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute, or customers should use a safe alternative to water from the tap, such as bottled or distilled water.”

The notice will remain in effect until further notice.