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Residents who receive water through the Sun Valley Water System have been placed on a boil water notice.

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen issued the notice in response to a power outage and loss of system pressure Wednesday.

The boil water notice will remain in effect until further notice.

Residents on the system may notice some discolouration or sediment. If you detect dirty water, simply run the water until the water runs clear again.

Residents should also check the water quality before laundering of clothing during this time to minimize potential staining or discoloration.

All residents are advised to use a safe alternate source of water or to boil water for all drinking, infant formula preparation, brushing teeth, food preparation/cooking purposes and ice making . Water should be brought to a full boil and allowed to boil for at least one minute
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All business owners/operators (bed and breakfasts) and public facilities operators are reminded it is their responsibility notify customers of the boil water notice.