UPDATE - Aug 08
This interruption to the domestic water supply planned for Sun Rivers on August 8th has been postponed by the other party. We'll update Sun Rivers customers when we are informed of a new date.
A construction project in our community (not Corix) will disrupt potable water service to Sun Rivers residents on Tuesday Aug 8, from 7 AM to 5 PM. Please collect water for drinking, cooking, and bathing prior to this time.
This disruption will also affect the supply of water to the reservoir. To ensure adequate supply for all residents, we’re asking customers to use water for essential purposes only from Monday Aug 7, 10 PM to Tuesday Aug 8 at 5 PM. Please refrain from watering lawns/gardens, washing clothes, vehicles, etc.
After this disruption, you may experience trapped air or discoloured water. Should this occur, try flushing your cold-water lines for 2-3 minutes. If conditions persist, please contact us.
Localized Boil Water Advisory – River Gate
Regrettably, the River Gate neighbourhood will be under a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory due to unavoidable localized depressurization of the water system. This is done when contaminants could enter the water system, but boiling will effectively remove them. We’ll work with the First Nations Health Authority to expedite testing and remove the Advisory as quickly as possible. Updates will be posted here.
Precautions During a Boil Water Advisory
During a Boil Water Advisory, tap water used for the following purposes should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute prior to use.
- Drinking and ice cubes
- Liquids or food (e.g. tea or soup) that will not be boiled for at least one (1) minute
- Washing fruits and vegetables being eaten raw
- Brushing teeth or cleaning dental and medical appliances
- Preparing baby food and infant formula
- Bathing infants
Adults, adolescents, and older children may shower, bathe, or wash using tap water, but should avoid swallowing water. It’s recommended to sponge bathe infants if using tap water. Tap water may be used for dishes washed by machine but add bleach to water used for dishes washed by hand. Water used for other household purposes does not need to be boiled.
This Advisory will be rescinded once the water has been demonstrated safe to drink. Please check this News & Notices page for updates.