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CRD lifts water quality advisory on Forest Grove water system

The advisory was put in place Oct. 13 following the detection of coliform in the water supply
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Boil water advisory lifted for Forest Grove. (file photo)

The Cariboo Regional District has rescinded the water quality advisory placed on Forest Grove’s water system last month.

The CRD originally put the advisory in place on Oct. 13 after traces of coliform, a potentially harmful bacteria, were detected in water samples. Those with weakened immune systems, such as children and the elderly, were told to boil their water or use bottled water.

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With tests for coliform now coming back negative the CRD and Interior Health said resident may now resume their normal water use. The CRD thanks the residents of Forest Grove for their patience during this process.

Anyone with questions is invited to call the CRD’s Environmental Services Department at 1-800-665-1636. If calling outside of regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday), please dial “5” when prompted to reach their emergency after-hours contact.