Water Quality Advisory Issued for Parts of Vernon and Coldstream

UPDATE: August 14, 2025 - RESCINDED: Greater Vernon Water Quality Advisory – Selkirk Dr AreaAugust 14, 2025 – 3:30 p.m.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in consultation with Interior Health, has lifted the Water Quality Advisory issued on August 5, 2025, for the following areas:

• Selkirk Dr

• Montrose Pl

• Elgin Dr

• Kinrose Pl

• Inverness Dr

• 209–248 Sarsons Dr

• Sarsons Pl

• 240–380 Sarsons Rd

Repairs to the water main along Highway 6 are still in progress, but no further impacts to water quality are expected for these neighbourhoods.

Original Story:

VERNON, B.C. – August 5 2025, A Water Quality Advisory is in place for several streets in Vernon following a water main break along Highway 6.

The advisory, issued by Greater Vernon Water in coordination with Interior Health, affects customers on the following streets:Selkirk Dr, Montrose Pl, Elgin Dr, Kinrose Pl, Inverness Dr, 209–248 Sarsons Dr, Sarsons Pl, and 240–380 Sarsons Rd.

Residents in the affected area are advised that water has been redirected due to the break, leading to higher water flow and the potential for increased turbidity (cloudiness). This has prompted the precautionary advisory to ensure water safety.

While water treatment remains in place, the RDNO recommends boiling water for one minute before using it to drink, prepare food, brush teeth, or make beverages or ice.

Water may appear discoloured during the repair period.

What to do:

While water treatment remains in place, the RDNO recommends boiling water for one minute before using it to drink, prepare food, brush teeth, or make beverages or ice.

Water may appear discoloured during the repair period.

Full repairs, flushing, and testing will follow to restore normal conditions.

More info:

A map and updates can be found at rdno.ca/news by filtering for Water Notices.Questions? Call RDNO Utilities at 250-550-3700.