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In conjunction with Interior Health, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) will switch the drinking water source for some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the BX, East Hill, Stepping Stones, Old Kamloops Rd, Middleton Mtn., and parts of Coldstream and Lavington areas.
A critical water main valve replacement at the intersection of Reid Road and Learmouth Road will require a partial shutdown of the transmission main from the Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant. Customers in the affected area (map attached) will temporarily be changed from the Duteau Creek water source to the Kalamalka Lake water source.
The source change is expected to begin Monday, October 6, and last approximately six (6) weeks. Ongoing sampling will occur throughout the project, and once repairs are complete, the water main will be refilled and sampled to confirm it meets acceptable water quality guidelines. When all requirements are met, residents will be switched back to the Duteau Creek water source.
Customers should not notice any interruption to their drinking water service during the source change, as water quality will be maintained throughout the project; however, customers may notice slight changes to taste and odour.
Most properties remaining on the Duteau source will experience a temporary pressure increase during the project. Customers are reminded that they are required to have a pressure-reducing valve on their system.
Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water use throughout the source switch. Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news. You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.
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