A Boil Water Notice issued by the Cariboo Regional District is in effect for Lac La Hache Water System users.
The CRD said the notice was issued August 2nd due to a mechanical malfunction of the water system from a lightning strike that caused the reservoir to run dry.
All users of the Lac La Hache Water System are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before using water from the system for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, washing fruits or vegetables to be eaten raw, and watering animals.
The notice will remain in effect until the Cariboo Regional District and Interior Health are confident the water is safe.
The CRD also issued a conserve water advisory to all users of the Lac La Hache Water System until water levels come up in the reservoir.
They ask users to cut back on non-essential water use and to stop outdoor watering.
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