The City of West Kelowna has provided an interactive map for users of water systems that are currently under Water Quality Advisories, helping to simplify identification of properties within advisory areas.
Currently, approximately 2,150 water customers in West Kelowna are under Water Quality Advisory.
The West Kelowna Estates (1,000 connections), Sunnyside (1,000 connections) and Pritchard (150 connections) Water Systems, which pull water from Okanagan Lake, are experiencing increased turbidity due to spring runoff and flooding activity.
Increased turbidity, caused by spring runoff and flooding activity, can mean bacteria, viruses and microorganisms can attach themselves to the suspended particles in the turbid water.
These particles can interfere with disinfection by shielding the microorganisms from the chlorine.
It is recommended that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune system and anyone wishing to seek additional protection bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute or use an alternate, safe source of water for drinking, brushing teeth, preparing food and mixing baby formula.
Visit www.healthlinkbc.ca for more information about preventing water-bourne infections.
Free water is available for West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Peachland residents, at the City of West Kelowna’s bulk water station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads.
Users need to bring their own containers, and hoses if needed, and ensure they are clean and suitable for potable water.
The free access is granted for the duration of the current water quality advisories.

Boil water advisory lifted in Enderby.
ENDERBY – Enderby is no longer under a boil water advisory.
Tests of the water came back negative for bacteria, according to a media release.
The mandatory water conservation order and State of Local Emergency was lifted Friday, May 12.
They were issued May 5 after high water levels caused issues for the town’s water system.
A temporary line over the Bawtree Bridge restored access to back up water sources.
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What’s the difference between a Water Quality Advisory and a Boil Water Notice?.
To add to that, there are three types of alerts, a Water Quality Advisory, a Boil Water Notice and lastly a Do Not Use Notice.
What is turbidity?
Measuring Water Quality Good quality water (<1 NTU) – No alert Even when the water measures low turbidity levels, it is still recommended that newborns and people with compromised immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative if they are served by an unfiltered water source.
Poor quality water (>5 NTU) – Boil Water Notice When turbidity levels surpass 5 NTU, all users should drink boiled water or a safe alternative like bottled water.
A Water Quality Advisory is issued in situations in which the public health risk posed by the water supply system is modest or when the turbidity is between 1 – 5 NTU.
Status of the major water purveyors in the Central Okanagan The South East Kelowna Irrigation District (SEKID) – use this link to see who services you within City of Kelowna boundaries.
Within West Kelowna there are several systems.
Killiney Beach – Boil Water Notice Westshore Estates – Boil Water Notice Falcon Ridge (Part of the Regional District) For updates on their systems click here.
Peachland has three water sources and is currently on a Boil Water Notice.

Boil Water Advisory for Brocton Water Customers.
There is a boil water advisory for Brocton water customers.
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services asks all customers in the Village of Brocton to boil any and all water used for drinking or cooking.
The water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute and cooled before use Water service in the Village was shutoff Monday morning to repair a major leak.
The village is currently working to repair the leak and restore water service.
The water will then be tested for harmful bacteria.
Customers are asked to boil water until further notice.
The order is expected to be lifted by the end of the week.
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Boil Water Advisory for WNY Town — Ever Wonder About BWA Origins?.
Water service to the Village of Brocton was shut off early this morning to repair a major leak, so the Chautauqua County Department of Health says once service is restored, Village customers should boil drinking and cooking water until further notice.
Portland customers should also follow the same order.
Once service is restored, boil water for at least one minute, then cool before using, or just used bottled water.
Ever wondered why a Boil Water Advisory is advised and how it began?
It’s to kill protozoa, bacteria and viruses that may have compromised the system.
The pressure loss doesn’t necessarily mean the water has been contaminated, but that pathogens may be able to sneak into the system.
So it’s a precautionary measure.
A 19th century epidemiologist named John Snow is credited with the first recommendation after a cholera outbreak in London in the 1800’s.
The first known official “BWA” was issued in 1866.

Water advisories and notices still in effect throughout central Okanagan.
The City of Kelowna is reminding residents that a water quality advisory is still in effect.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
To find out which one they are on, residents can enter in their address using the find your water provider tool a by clicking here.
Types of Alerts: Water Quality Advisory: Used in situations in which the public health threat posed by the water supply system is modest, and actions can be taken to reduce the risks through means other than requiring a Boil Water Notice or Do Not Use Water Notice.
This is the level of alert the City of Kelowna Water Utility is currently under for turbidity levels between 1-5 NTU.
Boil Water Notice: Used in situations in which the public health threat posed by the water supply system is significant and the nature of the threat is one that can be effectively addressed through boiling of the water.
Testing will continue on a frequent basis until it is determined that quality levels are well within Drinking Water and Interior Health guidelines.
In West Kelowna, a water quality advisory has been issued for users of the West Kelowna Estates Water System due to increased turbidity in water drawn from Okanagan Lake.
Free water is available at the City of West Kelowna’s bulk water station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads.

Boil water advisory issued for Brocton, most of Portland.
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BROCTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boil water advisory has been issued for the Village of Brocton.
Water service was shut off to the Chautauqua County village and the Town of Portland, excluding Van Buren Point, so that crews could repair a major leak.
Those who get their water from the village are advised to bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute, and then let it cool, until further notice.
This is advised to prevent the possibility of sickness caused by untreated water and harmful microbes.
The order is expected to be lifted by the end of this week.
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Water main break in Columbia prompts lane closures, boil advisory.
A portion of River Road will remain closed and a boil-water advisory in effect while crews work to repair a broken water main, according to officials.
The six-inch water main break was reported on the 3800 block of River Road around 11 p.m. Saturday, according to the Columbia Police Department.
That is on U.S. 176 just east of the Broad River.
The City of Columbia said Sunday that both eastbound lanes of River Drive will be closed until repairs are completed, and urged drivers to follow detour signs.
There was no indication on when the repairs would be completed.
A boil-water advisory was issued Sunday for water customers on River Drive from Lucius Road to Edgefield Street, and on Pearl Street from River Drive to Hart Street.
Residents are urged to boil their water vigorously for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.
The S.C. Department of Transportation said in a tweet Sunday that the city is pursuing an emergency contract to make the repairs.

The City has created signs for businesses here.
If you have a weakened immune system or any chronic illness, or are either under 12 years of age or over 65 years of age, you are advised to take precaution during the Advisory.
A number of Water Quality Advisories and Boil Water Notices are in place throughout the Central Okanagan.
The City of Kelowna has five main water purveyors within the City limits.
To find your water service provider for the most up-to-date information, go to the City’s website or to the KJWC.org site to see current status of the five major water purveyors for city residents.
So how does a Water Quality Advisory come into effect?
The Nephelometric Turbidity Unit is what measures the number, scale, shape and colour of particles found in water when a white light is shone at 90 degrees (source: Wikipedia).
The table below shows the status of the Okanagan Lake intakes for the City of Kelowna.
Types of Alerts Water Quality Advisory – Used in situations in which the public health threat posed by the water supply system is modest, and actions can be taken to reduce the risks through means other than requiring a Boil Water Notice or Do Not Use Water Notice.
Do Not Use Notice – Used in situations where a significant public health threat exists in relation to the water supply system, and the threat cannot be adequately addressed through a Water Quality Advisory or Boil Water Notice.

Boil water advisory in Kelowna.
A water quality advisory has been issued for all customers in the City of Kelowna water utility.
During a water quality advisory, the Interior Health Authority makes the following recommendations: Who should take precaution: People with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses People under 12 and over 65 years of age People wishing for additional protection How to take precaution: Boil water for one minute, then store in clean covered containers in your refrigerator.
Be sure water is cool before drinking to avoid burns or scalds.
Use filtered or distilled water Use an alternative water resource (e.g. bottled water) The advisory is issued due to higher than normal turbidity levels at water intakes.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Owners of public facilities and business are required to post water quality advisory notices at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public.
A notice is available through the city’s website, which can be printed on standard letter size paper and posted until further notice.