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What happened
A water-main break in the service area of Greater Vernon Water has prompted a formal Water Quality Advisory (WQA), affecting a number of homes. The advisory warns that water quality might be compromised until flushing and testing are complete.
Authorities say the break caused pressure disturbances in the distribution network, which increases the risk of sediment, air, or outside water entering pipes — potentially undermining disinfectant levels. As a precaution, the utility issued the WQA while it works on repairs and water-quality checks.
What residents should do (and avoid)
Until Greater Vernon Water clears the advisory:
- Run cold taps for several minutes and flush water lines before use.
- For drinking, cooking, and food prep: preferably use bottled or previously stored water — especially if you’re vulnerable (infants, elderly, immunocompromised).
- If using tap water: check for clarity and odour. Avoid use if water appears cloudy, discoloured, or odd-smelling.
- Discard any ice made since the break occurred; avoid auto-icemakers until water is confirmed safe.
- Avoid relying on fridge or countertop filters in place of boiling or safe alternatives; most do not filter microbes or sediment.
Why a Water-Quality Advisory — What It Means
A WQA is less severe than a full boil-water notice — it doesn’t always mean contamination is confirmed — but pressure drops and main breaks can introduce risk: infiltrating soil or untreated water, stirring up sediment, lowering disinfectant levels, or temporarily compromising chlorine residual. That’s why utilities issue WQAs as a precaution while they test. rdno.ca+1
Because of this uncertainty, extra caution is advisable — especially for drinking water, infant formula, food prep, and other sensitive uses.
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Sources & Notes
Example of past Water Quality / Boil Notices and rescinds from Greater Vernon Water — RDNO archive
https://www.rdno.ca/our-communities/rdno-news/rescinded-greater-vernon-water-water-quality-advisory-north-bx-area
Water Quality Advisory issued in Vernon region after water-main break — Vernon Morning Star (Dec 10 2025)
https://vernonmorningstar.com/2025/12/10/water-quality-advisory-issued-in-vernon-region/
Greater Vernon Water – Water-Main Break & Outage Notices (incl. recent Black Rock Rd break) — RDNO official notice archive
https://www.rdno.ca/our-communities/rdno-news
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