By Times Chronicle Staff
The Town of Osoyoos in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority has removed the Boil Water Notice issued August 4 to a wide swath of West Osoyoos.
The Boil Water Notice issued August 6 affecting the Dividend Ridge and Golf Course area will remain in effect until further notice, the town added.
“Crews are actively flushing the domestic water system in this area to address water quality concerns,” the Town said.
“The Town apologizes for the inconvenience. An update will be provided when more information becomes available.”
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Boil Water Notice as tap water looks like iced tea
Town Utilities Department staff told the Times Chronicle that the elevated turbidity in the water mains is the result of “accumulated sediment over years and years and years.”
When there is a change of flow or increased velocity in the water mains this can stir up the sediment causing the water to run brownish or in this case look like iced tea. In this case, the change in flow was caused by increased demand.
The staff member said flushing is an “ongoing maintenance practice” to help reduce the sediment buildup.
