Information for those Greater Vernon Water customers who are concerned they have consumed some of the affected water before being informed of the “Do Not Use” notice for the Antwerp Springs well source.
CHBC News, CHBC News, Kelowna: Thursday, January 14, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention: Greater Vernon Water Residents
For those Greater Vernon Water customers who are concerned they have consumed some of the affected water before being informed of the “Do Not Use” notice for the Antwerp Springs well source, no immediate action is required.
For people who develop symptoms, the main risk would be of diarrheal (gastrointestinal) illness due to infection. Interior Health’s (IH) Medical Health Officer advises those residents in the affected area who may have drunk contaminated water, to seek medical consultation if they develop nausea, vomiting or diarrhea or other symptoms that are of concern to them.
If symptoms are mild, people can contact HealthLinkBC by dialing 8-1-1 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week), or see their family doctor.
For more information on Waterborne Disease, residents can refer to the attached BC HealthFile at
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile49a.stm
CHBC News, CHBC News, Kelowna: Thursday, January 14, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention: Greater Vernon Water Residents
For those Greater Vernon Water customers who are concerned they have consumed some of the affected water before being informed of the “Do Not Use” notice for the Antwerp Springs well source, no immediate action is required.
For people who develop symptoms, the main risk would be of diarrheal (gastrointestinal) illness due to infection. Interior Health’s (IH) Medical Health Officer advises those residents in the affected area who may have drunk contaminated water, to seek medical consultation if they develop nausea, vomiting or diarrhea or other symptoms that are of concern to them.
If symptoms are mild, people can contact HealthLinkBC by dialing 8-1-1 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week), or see their family doctor.
For more information on Waterborne Disease, residents can refer to the attached BC HealthFile at
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile49a.stm
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