Some Silver Star Road customers face Oct. 2 water outage, advisory to follow
Affected customers will remain under a Water Quality Advisory until sampling confirms the drinking water is safe.
An RDNO map identifies the Silver Star Road area affected by the planned Oct. 2 water outage and subsequent Water Quality Advisory.
Photo credit: Regional District of North Okanagan
SILVER STAR — Some Silver Star Road customers are scheduled to lose water service Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while planned construction is completed, according to the Regional District of North Okanagan.
The outage will affect some customers supplied by the Silver Star Water Utility. RDNO said the interruption could extend beyond 5 p.m. if unforeseen circumstances arise and recommends affected customers store a short-term water supply beforehand for cooking and toilet use.
Once service resumes, affected customers will be placed under a Water Quality Advisory until sampling confirms the drinking water is safe. RDNO said customers may initially experience reduced water pressure, discoloured water or air in their water lines and should run cold water until it clears, preferably from an outside tap.
RDNO said the utility’s level of water treatment has been maintained. Customers with weakened immune systems, as well as those who want additional protection, may boil their water for at least one minute before drinking it or using it to prepare food, wash fruits and vegetables, make beverages or ice, or brush their teeth.
The regional district will notify customers when the Water Quality Advisory is rescinded. Updates will also be posted through RDNO’s water notices and Facebook page, and residents can subscribe to receive email updates. Questions can be directed to the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
A separate Silver Star Water Utility notice remains in effect for some customers on Monashee Road. That notice covers planned outages on Sept. 28, Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with its own precautionary Water Quality Advisory continuing until the work is finished and testing confirms the water meets acceptable guidelines.
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