A water quality advisory for the Rose Valley - Sunnyside/Pritchard area has been upgraded to a boil water notice.
A media release from the City of West Kelowna states increasing turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intake as the reason.
Turbidity affects the performance of the chlorine disinfection process.
Residents in the service area must use water brought to a rolling boil for one minute or more, or seek an alternative safe source, for brushing teeth, drinking, making baby formula and ice, preparing food and beverages, and washing fruits and vegetables and dishes.
The bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads provides a safe, alternative source of drinking water.
Residents can view a map on the City of West Kelowna website to determine if their property is in the affected service area.
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