Water Quality Advisory Update – August 25, 2026
A Water Quality Advisory remains in effect for the Town of Osoyoos's drinking water system. The advisory, initially issued on July 7, 2026, is due to elevated manganese levels. Town staff continue to monitor the situation.
- Location
- Osoyoos, British Columbia
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- 01/07/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- British Columbia
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
Sources
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