(UPDATE: Sept. 7 @ 12:50 pm) - A water quality advisory for a trio of Regional District of Central Okanagan water systems along Westside Road have been rescinded.
The WQA was put in place on Aug. 9 due to the a number of factors related to the White Rock Lake wildfire.
It affected 731 properties connected to the Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun, Westshore Estates and Killiney Beach water systems.
Unfortunately, a do not consume notice remains in effect for around 295 customers connected to the Killiney Beach water system.
(Original story: Aug. 9 @ 12:10 pm) - The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary water quality advisory for a trio of its community water systems along Westside Road.
The Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun, Westshore Estates and Killiney Beach water systems are all affected.
According to the RDCO, it affects around 731 properties connected to the three water systems.
“A power outage stemming from the White Rock Lake wildfire and high water use for fire protection, can affect water quality,” said a release from the RDCO.
“BC Hydro restored electrical service to the RDCO areas it serves along Westside Road (Sunday) afternoon. It had been off since Friday evening.”
Customers for these systems, especially children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, are advised to boil all water intended for consumption.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice and testing confirms water quality is within acceptable Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
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