Sun Valley Water

The Sun Valley water system ownership was transferred from the Sun Valley Irrigation District to the RDOS on January 1, 2017. The Sun Valley Water System is located in the southeast area of Okanagan Falls and provides domestic and irrigation water to 28 connections. The water source is a deep well with a 50 hp pump installed that feeds into a reservoir. The water demand on the system ranges from 7.5 US gpm in the winter to 550 US gpm during the summer months. The reservoir is located at the bottom of the water system so all the water must be pumped up to the customers by a series of pumps that turn on as the demand increases There are eight hydrants on the water system and fire protection is provided by OK Falls Fire Department.

Boil Water notice in effect:

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the entire Sun Valley water system. This is in response to the recent power outage and resulting loss of system pressure. The Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until further notice.
Residents may observe some discoloration or sediment in the water. If you experience dirty water, simply run your cold water taps only and/or garden hose until the water runs clear. In addition, residents should check the water quality before laundering of clothing during this time to minimize potential staining or discoloration.
All residents are advised to use a safe alternate source of water or to boil water for all drinking, infant formula preparation, brushing teeth, food preparation/cooking purposes and ice making. Water should be brought to a full boil and allowed to boil for at least 1 minute.