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Boil Water Notice Issued Following East Hill Water Main Break

The RDNO has issued a precautionary boil water notice for select East Hill customers in Vernon following a water main break. Read affected addresses and tips.

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1 month ago

July 31, 2026

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Precautionary Notice Following Main Break

On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) issued a precautionary boil water notice for select Greater Vernon Water customers. The notice follows a water main break in the East Hill area that caused a loss of water pressure.

While the RDNO noted that no contamination was found during the repair, the notice was issued in consultation with Interior Health as a standard procedure to confirm water quality.

Affected Addresses and Safety Guidelines

The affected addresses include:

1806 – 1909 and 2001 18th Street; 1800 20th Avenue; 1706 21st Avenue; and 1605, 1607, 1701, 1703, and 1801 Pottery Road.

Impacted residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, preparing food, or washing fruits and vegetables. Customers may experience discolored water, air in the pipes, or reduced pressure; the RDNO recommends running a cold-water tap until the water clears. The notice will remain in effect until sample results confirm the water is safe to drink.

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A new partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) and the Gorman Group, signed via Similkameen Forest Products Ltd., ensures the OIB will participate directly in managing Tree Farm Licence 59. Located in the band’s traditional territory east of Oliver, the forest licence area will now involve early-stage planning by Nk’Mip Forestry LLP, the OIB’s forestry company.

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