Residents of the Russet Bluff Subdivision will have to boil water for the time being.
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has issued a Boil Water Notice for the Russet Bluff Water System effective immediately until further notice.
The CRD says the Notice is being issued as the upper well of the water system cannot keep up with the demand for water supply while the lower well is being brought back online.
The lower well has been deemed a Groundwater At Risk for Pathogens, and will need testing to make sure the water is safe.
The CRD says the Boil Water Notice is a precautionary measure for public health.
All users of the Russet Bluff 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 (or use an alternate, safe source of water)
- Cooking (if not boiled)
- Brushing teeth
- Washing dishes
- Washing fruits or vegetables to be eaten raw
- Watering animals
The Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until the CRD and Interior Health have conducted the appropriate tests and are confident the water is safe.
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