Updated, June 25: The boil water advisory has been rescinded – residents no longer need to boil their water.
Bacteriological water sampling and testing has been concluded, the water is now safe to consume and boiling water is no longer necessary, according to a notice from the Capital Regional District (CRD).
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) in consultation with Island Health issued a Boil Water Advisory for Salt Spring Island’s Fulford Water System on Monday, June 23, advising residents in the impacted area to boil their drinking water until further notice.
Water quality may have been compromised due to low chlorine residuals within the system, according to the notice; as a precaution, the 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.
For more information visit the CRD’s Alerts page.