UPDATE:
The City of West Kelowna and the Interior Health Authority rescinded the boil water notice in the Lakeview System on Monday afternoon.
The boil water notice had been in effect since Dec. 17 after an accidental line break at a non-municipal construction site caused a chain reaction.
The accident caused damage to the chlorination system at Rose Valley Reservoir. Once crews were able to repair the damage, the city conducted tests throughout the water system to confirm that chlorinated water was again flowing properly.
With the water being restored to safe levels of chlorine, free access is no longer available at the bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads. Residents who wish to access the station still can, for a fee.
They need to apply with the city for an account and access code by emailing ub.finance@westkelownacity.ca or calling 778-797-8850. The station receives water from the Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A boil water notice has been issued for the Lakeview system in West Kelowna.
The city issued the notice on Tuesday, Dec. 17, shortly after 1 p.m., and cited a mechanical failure in the chlorination plant at the Rose Valley reservoir as the reason why.
The boil water notice will remain in effect until further notice.
“All customers must use boiled water, or seek an alternative safe source, for brushing teeth, drinking, making baby formula, preparing food and beverages and washing fruits and vegetables,” the city said in a press release.
The city said if the account number on your utility bill starts with 455, you are in the Lakeview water system. You can also click here to confirm if your property is in the system.
The city added that a safe, alternate source of water is available at the bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads.
Access to the station will be free during the boil water notice.
If you plan on using the water station, you are asked to bring clean bottles and hoses for filling.
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