The Cove Bay Water System has been measuring elevated turbidity levels. Turbidity is cloudiness or haziness of water caused by a large number of particles that may be invisible to the human eye and can be due to rain, erosion, and plant and animal life in the water source. Elevated turbidity can have negative effects on water quality. Turbidity does not necessarily pose a threat to human health, but it can be an indicator of the potential presence of human pathogens.
Persons with a compromised immune system and anyone seeking additional protection are therefore advised to only drink boiled tap water or a safe alternative such as bottled or distilled water, or water filtered through a well-maintained in-home treatment device.
Questions? Call Public Works at 604-947-4255 ext 4 or email publicworks@bimbc.ca