A boil water notice has been issued for the Riondel Water System in the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Electoral Area A, effective immediately.
The notice is due to a mechanical process failure at the water treatment plant, requiring raw water to bypass the treatment system.
The notice will remain in effect until the issue is resolved and acceptable water quality results are obtained from two consecutive bacteriological tests on the distribution system.
Owners of all public facilities must post a boil water notice at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public. Alternatively, public fountains and taps may be turned off.
They must also verbally advise their clientele of the boil water notice, when possible.
The RDCK issues boil water notices when a health risk, or potential health risk, is identified in the drinking water source.
As a result, both the RDCK and Interior Health recommend that all customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice.
Water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute. Boiled water should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time,” said the RDCK in a press release.
Additionally, the RDCK notes that the best way to receive information about your RDCK water system, is by signing up to receive specific notifications, through Voyent Alert!.
Users will receive both Emergency and RDCK Water System notifications based on the location entered when signing up.
Click here to sign up to this service and receive alerts and updates.
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