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The RDCO rescinds a Do Not Consume notice for residents using the Killiney Beach water system

'Do not consume' lifted

It's safe for Killiney Beach residents to take a drink again

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a do not consume notice for residents served by the Killiney Beach water system.

With the removal of the notice, which was issued Sept. 2, all water from the tap is considered safe and water quality is within acceptable Canadian drinking water guidelines.

This affects approximately 295 properties serviced in the Killiney Beach subdivision located off Westside Road.

The entire water system has been thoroughly flushed, chlorine-dosed and a detailed assessment of the system infrastructure and reservoirs has been completed as the system was compromised by the structural fire-suppression efforts for the White Rock Lake wildfire.

“We thank all Killiney water customers for their patience and understanding throughout this ordeal as we have been working towards restoring safe, drinkable potable tap water,” says Engineering Services manager Travis Kendel.

“This has been a major inconvenience for all and we want residents to know that we and Interior Health keep their health and safety at the paramount as we worked through the process to remove all water quality advisories.”



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