Âé¶čAV RCMP is investigating a break-in at the Grainger Road Reservoir that prompted a do not consume water notice.
The city issued the notice for residents in the Clifton Road area after the break-in was discovered by a member of the public on Aug. 19.
âThere is currently no physical evidence that our water system has been contaminated, and the reservoir was isolated by operators,â said Andy Weremy, water operations manager.
Water can still be used for basic sanitary and outdoor watering purposes (flushing toilets, irrigation, laundry, bathing, showering, washing of food, etc.).
âBut at this time, no tap water should be consumed until test results indicate full water quality compliance,â a City of Âé¶čAV media release states. âWater cannot be made safe by boiling it.â
Weremy said test results shoudl be finalized on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The notice affects approximately 1,500 residences and will remain in place until further notice.
Further information can be found on the .
Anyone who may have witnessed, or has information relating to, the incident is asked to call Âé¶čAV RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2024-47894.
Individuals wanting to remain anonymous can contact Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip at.
