City of West 琉璃神社 staff say water coming from the Rose Valley Treatment Plan (RVWTP) continues to 鈥渕eet and exceed鈥� drinking water guidelines.

A staff report noted that there have been a couple of incidents of discoloured water since the last update to council on Nov. 26, 2024, but these were linked to routine maintenance and not contamination. Staff have also investigated reports of stomach illnesses but found they were not linked to drinking water.

鈥淭he Rose Valley system has not had any tests results that indicate that there is a risk of the public getting sick from the drinking water,鈥� the report stated. 鈥淚f there is a positive test, the city will work with Interior Health to notify the public, typically through a water quality advisory.鈥�

There has not been a water quality advisory on the Rose Valley Water Service Area since the plant began operating in November (2023), only localized advisories for watermain flushing, the report also said.

The Rose Valley Reservoir has been dealing with ongoing water quality issues, including high manganese levels and algae growth. To tackle these problems, the city has prioritized installing a new potassium permanganate treatment system, making improvements to the water intake, and adding aeration equipment.

These are part of $2.5 million in upgrades which council approved in November 2024. One concern is that manganese levels could rise when the ice on the reservoir melts in early spring. If that happens, staff will monitor and adjust treatment as needed.

The city is also planning to ramp up its flushing program this spring to help clear out sediment from the system and reduce the chances of future water quality complaints. Staff also working on making test results more accessible to the public and improving communication around water concerns. have been added to the city鈥檚 website.