A boil water notice has been issued for the Duhamel Creek Water System in the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Electoral Area F, effective immediately.
The notice is a precautionary measure due to a system-wide water outage that has depressurized the distribution system.
Water has been restored; however, users are being asked to restrict water use to essential use only until reservoir levels recover.
Users will be notified when regular water use can resume.
As a result, 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.
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 says it will be taking measures to reduce risk, monitoring water quality and notifying the public when the notice is lifted.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time,” said the RDCK in a press release.
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