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3235 Gully Road
Kelowna, BC

Phone: (250) 861-4200
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Date: June 30, 2009
Advisory Type: Water Quality Advisory Notice
Details: Precautionary BOIL WATER NOTICE downgraded to WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has downgraded the 24 HOUR BOIL WATER NOTICE for users on the surface water system to a Water Quality Advisory, effective at 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. This order does not include residents in the Hall Road area who receive well water.

Why has Boil Water Notice been downgraded?

The Boil Water Notice is no longer required as the turbidity in source water from Hydraulic Creek has returned to seasonal averages.

Why has this Water Quality Advisory been issued?

Testing shows that current water quality is FAIR due to increased turbidity, or cloudiness. Health risk increases as turbidity levels rise. Health risk increases as turbidity levels rise, particularly for at-risk populations such as newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

What does a FAIR rating mean?
A fair warning means that sensitive customers should be careful when ingesting the water.

Who should be careful?
The following sensitive customers should be careful when ingesting the water:
• children
• the elderly (65 years of age and older)
• people with weakened immune systems (if unsure consult with a physician)

Owners of public facilities are requested to post Water Quality Advisories at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public (alternatively, public fountains and taps may be turned off). As opportunities arise, they must also advise their clientele verbally of the Water Quality Advisory.

What should these sensitive customers do?
As a precaution, all water intended for one of the following uses should be boiled for 1 minute.
• drinking
• washing fruits and vegetables
• making beverages or ice
• brushing teeth

Alternatively, sensitive customers could choose to use bottled or distilled water, or water that has been filtered through a well-maintained treatment device.

When will this advisory be lifted?
The turbidity in the water is the result of an environmental process that is difficult to predict. Interior Health has been consulted, and the public will be notified when conditions change. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please contact SEKID at 250 861-4200 or check out our website at www.sekid.ca.

SEKID Contact: General Manager, Toby Pike 250 861-4200 Office 250 258-4010 Cell