• Gateway Water System - Water Quality Advisory (manganese) (Nov 24, 2022)

• Benjamin Water System - Water Quality Advisory (manganese) (Oct 21, 2022)
• Horse Lake Water System - Water Quality Advisory (manganese) (December 2, 2021)

• Telqua Dr - 108 Mile Water System - Boil Water Advisory (Nov 18, 2025)

• Russet Bluff Water System - Water Quality Advisory (manganese) (Aug 25, 2025)
• Lac La Hache Water System - Stage 2 Watering Restrictions (Sept 2, 2025)
• Horse Lake Water System - Boil Water Notice (May 21, 2025)
• Lac La Hache Water System - Boil Water Notice (New Supply) (Nov 15, 2024)

Notice to Horse Lake Residents- 

The Cariboo Regional District has investigated some temporary water discoloration in the Horse Lake Water Service area recently. This was caused by a brief and localized disturbance within the water system, and things have now returned to normal.

The water remains safe to use, discoloration can sometimes happen when the normal water flow is stirred up, causing naturally occurring minerals to mix into the water.

If you experience any further issues, please contact the CRD Utilities Department at 1-800-665-1636. After regular business hours, press ‘5’ to connect to the emergency line.

The CRD issues a Boil Water Notice pursuant to a request from the Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act.

Boil water advisories remain in effect until the water system is contamination-free for two consecutive samples. At that time the Drinking Water Officer will request that the advisory be rescinded.

The CRD works with the local Health Authorities to investigate contaminations.

In order to lift a boil water advisory, the water system has to be without contamination for 2 (two) consecutive samples. In some circumstances, the Health Authority may have other specific conditions that must be met before the advisory is lifted.

Consider using hand sanitizer after washing your hands with tap water.

Boil water for a minimum of one minute before:

• Drinking (or use an alternate, safe source of water)
• Cooking (if not boiled)
• Brushing teeth
• Washing dishes
• Washing fruits & vegetables to be eaten raw
• Watering animals

• Disinfecting drinking water
• What to do during a boil water notice