Boil Water Advisory - Canim Lake Water System August 6 2026
The Cariboo Regional District has issued a Boil Water Notice effective August 6, 2026, to the Canim Lake Water system users pursuant to a request of a Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act.
The notice has been issued as a precaution following mechanical issues that caused water levels in the system to drop. Reduced water levels can affect system integrity, requiring a Boil Water Notice.
All users of the Canim Lake 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.
If you have further questions, please call the Environmental Services department at 1-800-665-1636 during regular office hours.
