The Capital Regional District (CRD), in consultation with Island Health, has rescinded an Aug. 20 Boil Water Advisory for Highland-Fernwood Water System on Salt Spring Island. Customers on the following roads had been advised to boil their water until further notice – Maliview Drive, Fer de Lance Road, Westcott Road, Hedger Road, Whims Road, Primrose Lane, Enilwood Road, Le Page Road, South Bank Drive (north of Fairway Drive only), and Walkers Hook Road. See map of affected area.
On Aug. 20 the CRD said in a public notice that “Water quality may have been compromised as a result of a water main break. As a precaution, the Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until flushing and water samples indicate the water quality no longer poses a risk to public health.
“Residents in the impacted area should boil any water used for drinking, food preparation, ice cubes and dental hygiene until further notice. During a boil water advisory, household tap water may be disinfected by boiling vigorously for one minute.
“The boil water advisory will be removed when Island Heath is satisfied that the drinking water does not pose a health concern and issues an ‘ALL CLEAR’ notice, at which time the impacted customers will be notified.”