BOIL WATER NOTICE DOWNGRADED TO WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
December 3, 2009
The Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) and Interior Health Authority have downgraded the Boil Water Notice to a Water Quality Advisory for customers on the Duteau Creek Water System.
The construction modifications have been completed and water quality has returned to a “FAIR” rating. All bacterial testing results and disinfection (chlorine) levels are satisfactory.
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:
For these customers, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:
Contact:
Al Cotsworth
RDNO Water Manager
250.550.3700
Email: gvw@rdno.ca
The construction modifications have been completed and water quality has returned to a “FAIR” rating. All bacterial testing results and disinfection (chlorine) levels are satisfactory.
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:
childrenWhat should these customers do?
the elderly
people with weakened immune systems
For these customers, water intended for the following uses should be boiled for one minute:
drinkingIf you have any questions, please contact us at 250-550-3700 or check our website at www.rdno.ca or www.greatervernon.ca for notifications, and updates
washing fruits and vegetables
making beverages or ice
brushing teeth
Contact:
Al Cotsworth
RDNO Water Manager
250.550.3700
Email: gvw@rdno.ca
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