The Cariboo Regional District has issued a Boil Water Notice effective June 16th, to the Russet Bluff Water system users pursuant to a request of a Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act. This Notice remains in effect until further notice.
The Cariboo Regional District's water systems are tested regularly to ensure they meet public health regulations. Scheduled maintenance of the Russet Bluff Water System will begin tomorrow, June 14 at 8 a.m. and continue through to Monday, June 19th. This boil water notice is being issued because the water supply for Russet Bluff water system is now being switched to the lower well. The lower well has been deemed a GARP well (Groundwater At Risk for Pathogens).
All users of the Russet Bluff Water system are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before:
Drinking (or use an alternate, safe source of water)
Cooking (if not boiled)
Brushing teeth
Washing Dishes
Washing fruits or vegetables to be eaten raw
Watering animals
Also, please use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
The Cariboo Regional District has contacted Interior Health to request their cooperation in investigating this matter.
This notice remains in effect unless and until another public notice is issued upon the request of a Drinking Water Officer. If you have further questions, please call the Environmental Services department at 1-800-665-1636 during regular office hours.
For more information about boil water advisories and service interruptions in the CRD and what to expect, visit cariboord.ca/water-notices-and-advisories. To receive updates on CRD water systems and other relevant information within the CRD, residents are reminded to subscribe to the latest news on our website at cariboord.ca/subscribe.
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