As heat continues to bear down on the Okanagan, Vernon residents still don't have access to several beaches remain where they could have otherwise found a reprieve.
WATCH :With the Okanagan starting to heat up, more and more people are flocking to various beaches. But as our Ben Low-On reports - residents in Vernon have been barred from the water due to a recent sewage leak.As heat continues to bear down on the Okanagan, Vernon, B.C., residents still don’t have access to several beaches where they could have otherwise found a reprieve.
“Results from water quality testing indicate that bacterial levels are currently higher than the acceptable levels set in the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality,” the city said in a notification.As a precaution, beaches will remain temporarily closed and the city will continue to monitor the water quality and will provide information as it becomes available.
The sewer line has been repaired and residents and visitors south of the Vernon airport, including Predator Ridge and Eastside Road, can resume regular use of sanitary system.Read
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