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Greater Vernon Water
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Turbidity Index
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| Step 1: |
Contact our office to determine your water source. (Click Here to see a further explanation of the Kal Lake Source) |
| Step 2: |
Check the index on the applicable graph for your water source in the first column below. You will note that the reading is shown on a scale for Good, Fair or Poor. The number on the indicator indicates the average taken over a 24 hour period with readings taken every one hour. |
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Read the explanation given in the second column below to further interpret the turbidity index reading for your water source. |
Kal Lake - North Intake 1.32NTU
Kal Lake - East Intake 1.47NTU
Duteau Creek - Headgates 1.68NTU
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Interior Health and Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) remind customers on provincial recommendation that newborns (0-6 mos) and people with weakened immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative at all times if served by an unfiltered surface water source.
Good: If the reading for your source is “Good” except for the note above there is no requirement to take extra precautions at this time.
Fair: Due to increased turbidity (cloudiness), Interior Health and RDNO-GVW recommend that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone wishing to seek additional protection drink boiled water or a safe alternative.
Poor: Due to increased turbidity (cloudiness), Interior Health and RDNO-GVW recommend that all users drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Tap water intended for drinking should be boiled for one minute.
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