A boil-water advisory has been issued for the Eastbourne water system on Keats Island.
The notice was made on Nov. 9 and remains in effect.
Water used for drinking, cooking and food preparation must be brought to a rolling boil for one minute.
According to the advisory, issued by a Drinking Water Officer, it was issued because a water sample found 180 coliforms with background growth, because three recent samples showed a consecutive increase in coliform counts, and because a significant increase in chlorine demand on the system has been observed.
Those with questions are advised to call Andrew Nadler, operator of the water supply system at 604-989-4119; Chris Morse, drinking water officer at 604-740-2081; or Darren Molder, senior drinking water officer, at 604-989-1357.
The boil water advisory can be read here: http://www.scrd.ca/files/File/Administration/News/Eastbourne-boil-water-notice-2018-Nov-9.pdf
A fact sheet by Vancouver Coastal Health about what to do during a boil water advisory can be read here: http://www.scrd.ca/files/File/Administration/News/VCH%20Template%20-%20What%20to%20do%20in%20a%20Boil%20Water%20Advisory%20-%20General.pdf
