The Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen in consultation with the Interior Health Authority has placed a Water Quality Advisory on the Olalla Water System.
This is in response to recent adverse water quality test results. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. The elderly, young children/infants and anyone with ongoing health issues or compromised immune systems are advised to use a safe alternative water source or to boil water for all drinking, oral hygiene and food preparation/cooking purposes. Water should be brought to a rolling boil and continued to boil for at least one minute prior to use.
Also, chlorine has been added to the system on a temporary basis which may result in a distinct chlorine odour or taste in the water. RDOS staff will be flushing the chlorine through the system and taking samples for testing. Once these testing results are approved by the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory will be lifted.
More Info: RDOS (250)490-4135
Interior Health Authority (250) 770-3530
