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Boil-water notice for part of Kelowna’s Ellison area

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Some residents in Kelowna’s Glenmore-Ellison area are now on a boil-water notice.

Those in the Ellison area who are still serviced from Mill Creek should drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice.

Water for washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or brushing teeth should also be boiled for one minute.

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The boil-water notice has been issued because of an increase in turbidity in Mill Creek because of rain. It’s expected to continue for several days.

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The notice does not affect residents at Country Rhodes Strata, Country View Estates or properties serviced from Okanagan Lake.

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The following properties are under the boil-water notice:

Courtesy: Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District
Courtesy: Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District. Courtesy: Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District

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