KELOWNA, B.C. – UPDATE July 23, 2014 at 1 P.M.: The Boil Water Notice issued July 17th has been downgraded to a Water Quality Advisory. The disinfection system is operating effectively and the distribution system has been thoroughly flushed, according to a release from the South East Kelowna Irrigation District.
The original story from July 17th follows:
A boil water advisory is in place for the South East Kelowna Irrigation District (SEKID) which serves roughly 3,500 customers.
The advisory was prompted after a planned power outage to the disinfection system for routine maintenance.
“The back-up generator used to power the chlorination system has failed, stopping the supply of chlorine to the water system,” according to Toby Pike with the South East Kelowna Irrigation District.
Water intended for drinking, washing food, making beverages or burshing teeth should be boiled for one minute.
The boil water advisory affects all users in the SEKID. If you’re unsure what system your water is coming from you can find out by typing your address on the City of Kelowna’s website.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until otherwise noted. It could be in effect for the next week or longer.
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