Residents serviced by the Highland-Fernwood Water System on Salt Spring Island are advised to reduce water use as reservoir levels are steadily decreasing due to suspected leaks in the distribution system.
Efforts to locate and repair breaks are underway, resulting in a water service interruption for approximately 70 households on Maliview Drive (214-327), Fer de Lance Road, Wescott Road and Walkerâs Hook Road currently but could expand to other areas of the system.
Residents in the impacted area are asked to:
Avoid turning on taps, dishwashers or washing machines.
Check for a water leak on their property (see attached PDF). Contact the CRD at 1.855.822.4426 to report any detected issues.
Prepare for an extended water outage, including checking on neighbours and using bottled water stored for emergency use.
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