Drinking water

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Longstanding Greater Vernon water advisory could lift by mid-March

Greater Vernon Water has been working on the Headgates Spillway project since September

 

Okanagan Lake. (Black Press file photo)

Maintaining Okanagan Lake as high-quality water source ‘critical’: Kelowna city staff

Council adopts principles in development of water security plan for Kelowna

 

The boil water notice for 200 homes in the Skaha Marina area of Penticton has been lifted effective Dec. 5. (File photo)

Water advisory still on tap for Greater Vernon

Dam project taking 2 months longer than expected

 

A boil water notice was issued for Spallumcheen's Larkin water area Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (File image)

UPDATE: Whitevale boil water advisory rescinded

Interior Health and Regional District of North Okanagan issued precautionary notice last week

A boil water notice was issued for Spallumcheen's Larkin water area Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (File image)
Customers supplied by the Grindrod Water Utility are under a boil water notice due to a power outage as of Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. (File photo)

Power outage leads to boil water notice in Grindrod, again

It’s the second time in roughly 2 weeks that a boil water notice has been issued in Grindrod

Customers supplied by the Grindrod Water Utility are under a boil water notice due to a power outage as of Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. (File photo)
Boats moored on Okanagan Lake, which has some partially frozen spots but is still dangerous for anyone to venture out on. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

26 cow carcasses removed from Okanagan Lake

Water testing continues by Okanagan Indian Band

Boats moored on Okanagan Lake, which has some partially frozen spots but is still dangerous for anyone to venture out on. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Boats moored on Okanagan Lake, which has some partially frozen spots but is still dangerous for anyone to venture out on. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Cows removed from Okanagan Lake, two weeks after drowning

Water quality a concern as closest licensed public drinking water system is located over 10 kilometres from the incident

Boats moored on Okanagan Lake, which has some partially frozen spots but is still dangerous for anyone to venture out on. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
A Spallumcheen resident is speaking out about the quality of water running through her taps, claiming the brown-coloured water has been undrinkable for more than five years. Meanwhile, the water purveyor says a fix is in the works, but it will take time. (Sheryl Johnson photo)

Spallumcheen resident drained by years of rust-coloured water

The Canyon Water District is aiming to have a new filtration system up and running by early fall

A Spallumcheen resident is speaking out about the quality of water running through her taps, claiming the brown-coloured water has been undrinkable for more than five years. Meanwhile, the water purveyor says a fix is in the works, but it will take time. (Sheryl Johnson photo)
A boil water notice was issued for Spallumcheen’s Larkin water area Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (File image)

UPDATE: Boil water notice rescinded for Spallumcheen residents

A recent water sample showed an adverse result in Larkin area

A boil water notice was issued for Spallumcheen’s Larkin water area Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (File image)
Due to a power outage, customers receiving water from the Grindrod Water Utility are under a precautionary boil water notice as of Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (File photo)
Due to a power outage, customers receiving water from the Grindrod Water Utility are under a precautionary boil water notice as of Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (File photo)
The Mabel Lake Water Utility is alerting specific customers on Parkway Road, Parkway Place, and Enderby Mabel Lake Road area that the water supply will be turned off on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. and will be back on Thursday, Nov.24, 2022 at 5 p.m. for construction work. (Black Press file photo)

Mabel Lake Water Utility to be shut off for nearly 36 hours

Affects specific customers on Parkway Road, Parkway Place and Enderby Mabel Lake Road

The Mabel Lake Water Utility is alerting specific customers on Parkway Road, Parkway Place, and Enderby Mabel Lake Road area that the water supply will be turned off on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. and will be back on Thursday, Nov.24, 2022 at 5 p.m. for construction work. (Black Press file photo)
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Greater Vernon water restrictions return to normal

Seasonal water demand has now reduced, so stage 2 water restrictions have been lifted

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Progress made on major water infrastructure project in Vernon

A water quality advisory remains in effect for parts of Vernon

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Vernon mayor Victor Cumming says the most under-reported story of the last four years is the successful grant application by Greater Vernon Water for $29, 999,999 for the planned water filtration plant on Mission Hill. (Submitted photo)

$30M water filtration grant worth highlighting: Vernon mayor

Victor Cumming says the grant was the most ‘lightly reported’ story in the leadup to the civic election

Vernon mayor Victor Cumming says the most under-reported story of the last four years is the successful grant application by Greater Vernon Water for $29, 999,999 for the planned water filtration plant on Mission Hill. (Submitted photo)
On Oct. 11 the North Coast Regional District issued a boil water notice for Sandspit. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Boil water notice issued for Haida Gwaii

After numerous E. coli bacteria found in a sample of water

On Oct. 11 the North Coast Regional District issued a boil water notice for Sandspit. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)
The precautionary water quality advisory for Westside’s Killiney Beach came to an end Sept. 20, 2022. (Pixabay photo)

Westside water quality advisory comes to an end

The advisory affected approximately 295 Killiney Beach properties

The precautionary water quality advisory for Westside’s Killiney Beach came to an end Sept. 20, 2022. (Pixabay photo)
Greater Vernon Water is working on a major infrastructure project that could have effects on the local water supply. (RDNO photo)

Major infrastructure project prompts Vernon water advisories

Work on a large construction project could impact the city’s water supply for months

Greater Vernon Water is working on a major infrastructure project that could have effects on the local water supply. (RDNO photo)
Who wants a bath? This was the bath water at a home on Gravenstein in Osoyoos on Sept. 8. Osoyoos residents continue to deal with brown water running from their faucets. (Facebook)

‘Care for a bath?’: Sinks fill with brown water in Osoyoos

Town of Osoyoos alerts neighbours to run water for 15 minutes minimum

Who wants a bath? This was the bath water at a home on Gravenstein in Osoyoos on Sept. 8. Osoyoos residents continue to deal with brown water running from their faucets. (Facebook)
A water quality advisory for customers on the Mabel Lake Water System has been rescinded. (Black Press file photo)

Mabel Lake water once again safe to drink

Quality advisory in place since July 14 has been rescinded

A water quality advisory for customers on the Mabel Lake Water System has been rescinded. (Black Press file photo)
Residents in Osoyoos are being warned to boil their water before drinking. Some residents didn't need that warning as they took to social media to share images of their brown water. (Facebook)
Residents in Osoyoos are being warned to boil their water before drinking. Some residents didn't need that warning as they took to social media to share images of their brown water. (Facebook)
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