Community Calendar
Turbidity Index
TURBIDITY INDEX
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Turbidity Index May 23, 2013 1.29 NTU |
Turbidity Index May 23, 2013 Lake Pumps NTU Trepanier switched to Lake Pumps during spring runoff |
Turbidity Index May 23, 2013 .45 NTU |
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Turbidity levels are the concentration of suspended particles in water
and are rated as follows:
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WHEN THE WATER QUALITY IS RATED "FAIR".
While the associated health risks are minimal, Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune sysems, and anyone seeking additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For those at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making juice or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.
WHEN THE WATER QUALITY IS RATED "POOR"
Interior Health recommends that all customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making juice or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.For more info contact the District of Peachland at 250.767.2647 or 250.767.2108 or www.interiorhealth.ca
SPRING RUN-OFF
Spring Runoff and turbidity (dirty water) occurs annually April to June. Water that looks dirty can be expected. Check the Turbidity Report above for information on your water quality. You may choose to leave your drinking water in the fridge to allow it to settle.
A check of your household water filters during this time would be advised as extra fine filters cannot cope if silt is present.
- Trepanier Creek water users have the Emergency Water System activated during peak spring runoff
- Ponderosa and Peachland Heights water is supplied by wells and is also supplemented by Deep Creek during the summer months.
- Deep Creek Intake consists of a screened chamber and chlorinating station but does not filter the water.