City officials have lifted the water quality advisory for residents and businesses north of KLO Road in Kelowna.
All addresses on both sides of KLO Road were also cleared of the advisory as of Monday morning.
The water advisory for City of Kelowna customers south of KLO Road remained in place Monday.
Most residents and businesses on the city water utility were issued the water advisory on May 15; it was expanded 10 days later to include all customers.
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The advisory was triggered by elevated turbidity levels at the water intake system.
“Turbidity levels at the Poplar Point water intake system, which serves the north part of our utility area, have been consistently normal, allowing us to lift the advisory for these customers,” said Ed Hoppe, water quality and customer care supervisor. “We’ve seen an improvement in the water intake systems that feed the south part of our utility area (Eldorado and Swick) but lake levels are still high and turbidity has been fluctuating. We’ll lift that part of the advisory as soon as turbidity levels return to normal and stabilize.”
Businesses and public facilities on the city water utility north of, and including, KLO Road can now remove notifications that were posted at tap and sink locations.
“Based on the current rate of water consumption, reservoir water volumes have decreased to concerning levels and at times has put water supply pumps at full capacity to keep them filled,” Hoppe said. “In an effort to level peak power requirements and provide adequate water supply, customers are reminded to follow the current outdoor watering schedule and are also asked to avoid unnecessary indoor water usage. We need everyone to do their part in conservation and recognize the value of their water.”
Kelowna residents are served by one of four major water providers throughout the city. You can check your water provider here.
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