Westshore Estates Water Repair Notice

November 25, 2020

Water Quality Advisory some Westshore Estates Water customers

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system.

The advisory affects the following properties on the community water system located along Westside Road:

  • 10614-10732 Westshore Road (even numbers only)
  • 10740-10786 Westshore Road (even and odd numbers)
  • Bluebird Drive
  • Hillside Drive
  • 8-24 Valley Drive (new)
  • 10523-10565 Columbia Way (new)

The advisory is required after crews repaired a leak today and only affects the properties listed.  Roadside sign notices are in place advising of the water advisory.  Other properties within the Westshore Estates water system are not affected.

RDCO Engineering Services crews will now flush the impacted section of the system to remove any impurities that may have entered the system during today’s work.  As a precaution it’s recommended newborns, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems and anyone wishing additional protection in the affected area should boil all water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth for at least one minute.  As a safe alternative to boiled water from the tap, affected customers may choose to use bottled or distilled water.

This water quality advisory will continue until further notice and testing confirms water is within acceptable Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.

For information visit the Regional District website water system webpage (rdco.com/water) or contact RDCO Environmental Services at engineer@rdco.com or 250-469-6241.  To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories or alerts by email visit rdco.com/water.



November 24, 2020

Westshore Estates Water Repair Notice

Some customers of the Westshore Estates water system along the north end of Westside Road should be aware of a planned water service outage.

RDCO Engineering Services staff will be repairing a leak tomorrow Wednesday, November 25 starting at approximately 8:30 am.  This work will see water shut off to the following properties:

  • 10614-10732 Westshore Road (even numbers only)
  • 10740-10786 Westshore Road (even and odd numbers)
  • Bluebird Drive
  • Hillside Drive

Water service will be restored as quickly as possible.  No other properties should be impacted by the repair and service interruption.

It is recommended that on the day of the scheduled water interruption impacted customers:

  • Shut off hot and cold faucets and any equipment that requires water;
  • Store sufficient drinking water for the period of interruption;
  • Isolate the supply to hot water tanks;
  • If not isolated, avoid running hot water as impurities could be drawn into the hot water tank and may cause problems with its operation;
  • Fill a bathtub or other large container with water to use for toilet flushing and only flush when absolutely necessary; and
  • Use anti-bacterial hand sanitizer for hand washing.

After the repair work is complete, RDCO staff will flush the affected portion of the distribution system to remove any impurities which may have entered during construction.  Following the interruption and after water supply has been restored, it is recommended that affected customers run a cold water tap until the water runs clear.

Once the repair is completed, a precautionary Water Quality Advisory will be in place for the affected properties.  It’s recommended, the elderly, newborns and those with weakened immune systems or wishing additional protection should boil for at least one minute, water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth or customers should use a safe alternative to water from the tap such as bottled or distilled water.

If you have any questions regarding the interruption please contact Regional District Engineering Services at 250-469-6241 or email engineer@rdco.com.

The Regional District operates six water systems serving more than 1,000 properties in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.  For more information visit rdco.com/water or contact RDCO Engineering Services at engineer@rdco.com or 250-469-6241.  To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories or alerts by email visit rdco.com/water.


MEDIA

Capital News JENNIFER SMITH  Wednesday Nov 25  3:00 p.m (also Vernon Morning StarUPDATE: Water advisory issued on Westside (Westshore Estates leak repair causes need to flush system…)

Vernon Morning Star  Jennifer Smith  Wednesday Nov 25 • 3:00 PM  (also Capital NewsWestside water runs dry for Westshore Wednesday (The Regional District operates six water systems….)

 

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