Water Quality Advisories – Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems.
Lots of debris in the lake right now as you can see in the picture I took if front of my place. Information below is for your safety.
May 8, 2017
Water Quality Advisories for Three RDCO Water Systems
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued precautionary Water Quality Advisories for residents served by the Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems.
The advisories affect approximately 55 properties connected to the Falcon Ridge system off Highway 33, more than 280 properties serviced in the Killiney Beach subdivision off Westside Road and 265 properties in the Westshore Estates subdivision off Westside Road.
Increased turbidity in each of the three water system sources from high runoff has resulted in water quality that might impact children, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems. Roadside sign notices will be in place in each area advising of the water advisories.
“Interior Health has been contacted,” says Communications Officer Bruce Smith “and while the health risk is modest and no bacteria have been found in any of the water tested from the systems, Regional District staff recommends that as a precaution that Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water customers follow Interior Health guidelines, especially for those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, children and those wishing additional precautions. All water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute or customers should use a safe alternative to water from the tap such as bottled or distilled water.”
This precautionary water quality advisory will continue until further notice.
For information visit the Regional District website water system webpage (regionaldistrict.com/water) or contact RDCO Environmental Services at engineer@cord.bc.ca or 250-469-6241. To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories or alerts by email visit regionaldistrict.com/water.
Contact:
Bruce Smith
Communications Officer
250-469-6339
Links to Interior Health Information:
Water Advisories and Notifications
www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/AdvisoriesNotifications.aspx
Turbidity
www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Documents/turbidity.pdf
Drinking Water
www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/default.aspx
