Elkhart Station WS (British Columbia) is under a water notice. Until it is officially lifted, boil tap water before drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth, and follow the instructions of the water system. Source: British Columbia — Drinking water advisories.
StatusActive
TypeWater Notice
LocationBritish Columbia
Water systemElkhart Station WS
Area affectedRDOS H
Issued—
LiftedNot yet
SourceBritish Columbia — Drinking water advisories https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-quality/drinking-water-quality
Details from the source
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British Columbia — Drinking water advisories
What to do during this advisory
- Boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least 1 minute (3 minutes above 2,000 m / 6,562 ft) before drinking, preparing food, making ice or brushing teeth.
- Use bottled water for baby formula, and give pets boiled or bottled water too.
- Do not use ice made before or during the advisory — turn off ice makers.
- Showering is usually fine for healthy adults as long as no water is swallowed; sponge-bathe small children.
- When the notice is lifted, flush household pipes, replace filter cartridges and discard the first batches of ice.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for British Columbia still in effect?
Yes. As of our last check (October 24, 2026 2:56 pm) the source still lists this notice as active. It ends only when the water system or health authority officially lifts it.