Update 5:50 pm PST
Nelson, BC: The water main break affecting the Lister Water System, in Electoral Area B, will not be able to be repaired until tomorrow morning. Most users will experience overnight water outages. The RDCK appreciates your patience and apologizes for the inconvenience. Water service is expected to be restored late morning tomorrow (Wednesday, February 12). A precautionary Boil Water Notice will be issued once water is restored, with more information and instructions provided at the time.
4:30 pm PST
Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is implementing emergency water restrictions for the Lister Water System, in Electoral Area B, due to a water main break on 28th Street, which supplies the majority of the Lister Water System. The majority of users will experience water outages as a result.
The RDCK is asking users that have water supply to limit use to drinking water only. Customers will be updated as to when water supply will be restored once the break is assessed.
The RDCK appreciates your cooperation in adhering to the water restrictions and will notify users once regular water use can resume. For more information, please visit our website at www.rdck.ca/water or contact the RDCK at 250.352.8161 or 1.800.268.7325 ext. 8161.