NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
On recommendation of Interior Health, HEDLEY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Water Office has issued this advisory effective JUNE 24, 2026 due to:
Arsenic level having breached the Maximum Acceptable Concentration for three consecutive tests.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
Residents with weakened immune systems, &/or wishing additional protection should take precautions when drinking, washing fruits & vegetables, food preparation, making beverages or ice, when brushing teeth or making baby formula, and use an alternate, safe source of water.
Long term exposure to elevated levels of arsenic can lead to an increased risk of cancer (lung, bladder, liver, skin). Other health considerations include skin, vascular, and neurological effects. Individuals that have long term exposure are advised to seek an alternate source of drinking water for consumption.
BOILING WATER WILL NOT MAKE IT SAFE
Thank you for your patience while the HID/Water Office continues to seek solutions to this long-standing issue.
For more information contact Kathleen Conabree at 250 328 9368 or the HID Administrator, Maria Manazza at 250 2928637
