UPDATE Oct. 13:
Grindrod residents no longer need to boil their water.
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in conjunction with Interior Health, advises that the Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued Wednesday to customers supplied by the Grindrod Water Utility has been rescinded.
“All bacterial testing results and disinfection levels are within normal drinking water standards in the distribution system,” RDNO said Friday.
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ORIGINAL Oct. 11:
A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for Grindrod Water Utility customers.
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) issued the advisory in conjunction with Interior Health Wednesday, Oct. 11.
The boil water notice will remain in effect until sampling results confirm that the drinking water is safe, the RDNO said in a press release. While water service is being restored, customers may experience some turbidity, which is normal. Customers are advised to run cold water in their bathtub and other taps and appliances until the water runs clear.
The advisory was issued because of a power outage that caused a loss of water. Power outages or other events causing a loss of water can lead to depressurization of the distribution pipes, increasing the risk of back siphonage, the RDNO said. The regional district is required to issue a boil water notice and complete water sampling to ensure the water in the system is safe.
The RDNO says it has maintained the level of service and treatment via clarification, filtration and chlorination.
All customers should boil their water for at least one minute when preparing food, drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth.
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