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Police Investigating After Suspected ‘Intentional Damage’ to West Kelowna Reservoir
Precautionary do-not-use advisory issued after suspected intentional damage to reservoir; residents can access free water at a nearby bulk filling station, officials said.
- On Thursday, West Kelowna RCMP began investigating alleged "intentional damage" to the Tallus Ridge reservoir, prompting the City of West Kelowna to issue a "Do Not Use Water Order" for Rose Valley, Tallus Ridge, and Shannon Woods.
- West Kelowna City Works staff received an alarm from the Tallus Ridge facility Thursday and discovered potential unauthorized access during inspection, triggering the advisory out of abundance of caution.
- A free touch-free filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads provides safe drinking water for customers, while residents must avoid using tap water for drinking or food preparation until further notice.
- Between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, witnesses are urged to contact West Kelowna RCMP regarding any suspicious activity near Big Sky Drive, as police seek information about the incident.
- Information regarding the specific damage remains limited as the investigation proceeds; residents are encouraged to report potential leads to West Kelowna RCMP, City of West Kelowna, or Crime Stoppers.
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