Sunday, January 17, 2010

Latest Press Release re: Antwerp Springs water.

For immediate release

January 17, 2010, 5:00 pm

Antwerp Springs Water Source

As of 5:00 pm today, the following notices remain in effect. The “Do Not Drink Water” Noticewas downgraded to a “Boil Water” Notice for those residents living west of Murphy Road and Highway 6. The “Do Not Drink Water” Notice remains in effect for residents supplied by the Antwerp Springs well source, living east of Murphy Road at Highway 6.

Notices were hand delivered to all homes in the area downgraded to the “Boil Water Notice”.

This effort was completed by volunteer teams and we respectfully ask customers to verify their water source if unsure.

For those areas still affected by the “Do Not Drink” Notice emergency water remains available at the Lavington Fire Hall between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 17, and then on a self –service basis from a water truck to be stationed at Lavington Fire Hall commencing 8:00 am Monday, January 18. In addition, disposable plates and cutlery will be available for pick-up at the Lavington Fire Hall starting Monday morning for those residents affected by the “Do Not Drink” Notice.

The shower facilities at the Wesbild Centre are available between 5 a.m. and 12 midnight for use by residents of the affected area. The Wesbild Centre is located at 3445 – 43rd Avenue in Vernon. Enter at either the “Player” or “Main” entrance and proceed to the lower floor, where directions are posted to the shower rooms. Bring your own towels and toiletries.

Questions related to watering livestock should be directed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands at 250-260-3000.

Regional District of North Okanagan and District of Coldstream staff are working in close
consultation with IHA to allow for further downgrades to the status of both areas over the next several days.

If you have any questions, please contact Greater Vernon Water at 250-550-3700. Staff will be available for enquires from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. throughout the weekend. Please check the website for information and further updates at www.rdno.ca or www.districtofcoldstream.ca.

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Contact:

Renee Clark,
Regional District of North Okanagan/ Greater Vernon Water
Phone 250-550-3700,
email info@rdno.ca
or
Irma Breitkreutz,
District of Coldstream,
Phone 250-550-1508
Email info@districtofcoldstream.ca

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