BOIL WATER NOTICE DOWNGRADED on EAST KAL TO WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
February 20, 2009
Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and Interior Health Authority has downgraded the Boil Water Notice for all customers on the East Kalamalka Intake to a Water Quality Advisory. The water quality has returned to a “FAIR” rating. All bacterial testing results were satisfactory and disinfection (chlorine) levels were unaffected.
What does a FAIR rating mean?
A fair warning means that some customers should be careful when ingesting the water.
Who should be careful?
The following customers should be careful when ingesting the water:
What should these customers do?
For these customers, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:
If you have any questions, please contact us at 250-550-3702 or check our website at www.rdno.ca or www.greatervernon.ca for notifications, and updates
Contact:
Al Cotsworth
RDNO Water Manager
250.550.3702
e-mail: info@greatervernon.ca
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What does a FAIR rating mean?
A fair warning means that some customers should be careful when ingesting the water.
Who should be careful?
The following customers should be careful when ingesting the water:
• children
• the elderly
• people with weakened immune systems
What should these customers do?
For these customers, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:
• drinking
• washing fruits and vegetables
• making beverages or ice
• brushing teeth
If you have any questions, please contact us at 250-550-3702 or check our website at www.rdno.ca or www.greatervernon.ca for notifications, and updates
Contact:
Al Cotsworth
RDNO Water Manager
250.550.3702
e-mail: info@greatervernon.ca
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