Back to SearchThe Cariboo Regional District has issued a Boil Water Notice to the Lac La Hache Water System users pursuant to a request of a Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act. This Notice remains in effect until further notice.
The Cariboo Regional District's water systems are tested regularly to ensure they meet public health regulations. This boil water notice is being issued because the Lac La Hache water distribution has been connected to a new water supply well. A boil water notice is being issued as a precautionary measure to protect public health.
All users of the Lac La Hache Water System are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before using water from the system for:
- Drinking (or use an alternate, safe source of water)
- Cooking (if not boiled)
- Brushing teeth
- Washing Dishes
- Washing fruits or vegetables to be eaten raw
- Watering animals
- Also, please use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
The Cariboo Regional District's water systems are tested regularly to ensure they meet public health regulations. This boil water notice is being issued because the Lac La Hache water distribution has been connected to a new water supply well. A boil water notice is being issued as a precautionary measure to protect public health.
If you have further questions, please call Environmental Services at 1-800-665-1636 during regular office hours.
For more information about boil water advisories and service interruptions in the CRD and what to expect, visit cariboord.ca/water-notices-and-advisories. To receive updates on CRD water systems and other relevant information within the CRD, residents are reminded to subscribe to the latest news on our website at cariboord.ca/subscribe.
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