Turbidity Index

TURBIDITY INDEX

Water for the entire District of Peachland is now supplied by the Water Treatment Plant. Daily turbidity reading will no longer be posted as the readings are now typically at or below .03 which is rated GOOD.

The information below will remain for your reference.

WHEN THE WATER QUALITY IS RATED "FAIR"

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY: While the associated health risks are minimal, Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, 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"

BOIL WATER NOTICE: 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 (discoloured water) occurs annually April to June. Water that looks cloudy or brownish was expected in spring every year prior to the Water Treatment Plant construction and it was recommended that household filters (if any) were monitored often. The Turbidity levels (Water Quality) were reported daily. Since the Water Treatment Plant came online, the turbidity remains low and water quality is Good.