A temporary reservoir will be used to supply some North Okanagan residents with water while work is underway on an existing reservoir.
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water in the Delcliffe area that treated water will be supplied by a temporary reservoir while upgrades are being completed on the existing reservoir. The temporary reservoir is scheduled to be put into service on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
"The project will require the existing reservoir to be drained to allow the installation of a new liner," the RDNO said. "Water quality sampling of the temporary reservoir will occur before water is released from the temporary reservoir into the distribution system to ensure water quality is maintained. "
Upon completion of the project, the existing reservoir will be filled, sampled and put back into service at which time the temporary reservoir will be removed from service.
The work is estimated to be completed the week of Oct. 30.
Residents in the area should not notice any changes to their water quality nor quantity during the maintenance work. The level of service and treatment provided by the RDNO will be maintained.
