Advisory for EAST SOOKE, British Columbia

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EAST SOOKE

Type: Boil Water  -  Active

Issued: 3/20/2026

Details:

WILDERNESS MOUNTAIN WS – 

BWN issued March 20 due to high turbidity in the Wilfred Reservoir.

WATER QUALITY - Wilfred Reservoir raw water supply exhibits elevated IRON and MANGANESE concentrations throughout the entire year. During seasonal events (lake turnover or rain-driven runoff) MANGANESE concentrations have exceeded the MAC. Currently, there is no designated treatment in place to remove these metals from the raw water. This system has 73 connections.