Around 250 people in Vavenby, B.C., can’t use their tap water after a semi-trailer crash spilled diesel into the North Thompson River.
Interior Health said the crash happened 10 kilometres south of Avola early Sunday morning.
As a result, the health authority has placed the Vavenby Community Water System, which serves over 100 connections, under a Do Not Use order.
A Do Not Use order means water shouldn’t be consumed or used for cooking, cleaning, bathing or even to water plants.
The health authority said impacted Vavenby residents can pick up bottled water and bulk water at the Vavenby Fire Hall.
READ MORE: Diesel spill leaks 1,000 litres into RDCO parking lot Meanwhile, Interior Health said in a media released that residents of a larger area downstream from the crash site should check for possible fuel contamination before using water from the North Thompson River.
The health authority said no one should use the river water if it smells or tastes like fuel.
READ MORE: Small portion of diesel fuel spill enters Thames River: City of London The health authority said the Avola Community Water System is not impacted because it gets water from Avola Creek.
READ MORE: Tugboat carrying large fuel tank sinks in Fraser River Schaffer said that during the previous incident, the water supply was shut off for two or three days.
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