Edgewater Water System
Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY has been issued for the Edgewater Water System in the area from the corner of Vermillion and Riverview up around to the corner of Sinclair and Selkirk down to the school.
The RDEK and Interior Health recommend that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For these at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.
The public will be notified via our community email groups and on this page when the Water Quality Advisory has been lifted.
The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water main flushing in Edgewater from September 24 - October 4, 2024.
About the Water System:
The source water intake for Edgewater is located in Lake Baptiste, approximately two kilometers southeast of town adjacent to the Elk Park Ranches. The water flows from Lake Baptiste, through the treatment plant, to steel reservoirs, and then on to consumers all using the force of gravity.
Edgewater water is disinfected with both UV and chlorine and is stored at the Hewitt Road reservoirs, which provide 1200m3 of treated storage. The RDEK has the capability to fully monitor the entire process through Edgewater’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system which alerts the operators of any potential problems.
Water System Emergencies
Should you become aware of water system emergency (broken water main, broken hydrant, loss of service, etc.) please call:
The 24 hr emergency number 250-342-5712
An operator will respond and do their best to resolve the issue. This number is for system emergencies only. For water system problems within your residence, please call a plumber.
Click here for utility service requests (including water turn on and off).
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Last edited: Mon, September 16, 2024 - 12:55:53
