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City Declares State of Local Emergency Due to Imminent Loss of Water

The City has declared a State of Local Emergency due to imminent loss of water. Residents and businesses are asked to take all steps to conserve water until further notice. This declaration applies to the entirety of the City of Enderby. The City will be implementing its powers pursuant to the Emergency Program Act … Continue Reading ››

City of Enderby Issues Boil Water Advisory

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the City of Enderby for all customers WEST of the Enderby Bridge (e.g. all of Enderby and the Gunter-Ellison Service Extension). The Boil Water Advisory has been issued due to elevated turbidity in the river, which is preventing the City from distributing water that meets Canadian Drinking Water … Continue Reading ››

How Does Enderby Drinking Water Measure Up to Provincial Objectives?

In 2012, the BC Ministry of Health established drinking water criteria for surface water sources. The criteria were established under the Drinking Water Protection Act. In 2014, Interior Health assessed the 84 large surface water treatment plants in its region. Of the 84 assessed, only 24 plants met or exceeded Provincial criteria. Interior Health … Continue Reading ››