Residents in the impacted area within the Highland-Fernwood Water System should BOIL their drinking water until further notice.
In consultation with Island Health, the Capital Regional District has issued a Boil Water Advisory for a portion of the Highland service area within the Highland-Fernwood Water System on Salt Spring Island.
• Boil Water Advisory - Highland Water System Impacted Area Map
As a result of a recent watermain break and subsequent repairs, water quality may have been compromised in the system. As a precaution, the Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until repairs and flushing have been completed, and water samples indicate the water quality no longer poses a risk to public health.
Residents in the impacted area should BOIL any water used for drinking, food preparation, ice cubes and dental hygiene until further notice. During a boil water advisory household tap water may be disinfected by boiling vigorously for one minute.
The Boil Water Advisory will be lifted once Island Health is satisfied that the drinking water does not pose a health risk. At that time, impacted customers will be notified that the Boil Water Advisory is rescinded.
Residents living outside of the impacted area in Highland-Fernwood Water System can continue to use their water as usual.
For updates, please visit www.crd.ca/alerts.
For more information on boil water advisories, please visit www.islandhealth.ca/boilwater or check out our Boil Water Frequently Asked Questions [PDF/114KB].
