A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the West Robson Water System, effective Friday, Aug. 8.
The West Robson Water System is located on Broadwater Road in West Robson, on the western border of Robson-Raspberry, within the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Electoral Area J.
West Robson is downstream of the Keenleyside Dam on the Columbia River.
The notice has been issued as a precautionary measure due to the depressurization of water mains during the construction of new water system infrastructure.
As part of this work, the RDCK warns residents of water outages also occurring on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This will impact system users between 3729–4013 Broadwater Road and the west side of Jones Road.
A full system-wide outage is also scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During a Boil Water Notice, the RDCK and Interior Health recommend that all customers drink boiled water or use a safe alternative until further notice.
Water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute.
Boiled water should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container. Customers may also choose to use bottled or distilled water.
Owners of all public facilities must post a Boil Water Notice at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public. Alternatively, fountains and taps may be turned off.
Where possible, owners should also verbally advise clientele of the Boil Water Notice.
The RDCK said it will take measures to reduce risk, monitor water quality, and notify the public once the notice can be lifted.
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