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Cranbrook, BC (February 2, 2026) – Water crews with Public Works and our contractor Pure Technologies will be conducting inspections of the City’s main water trunk which supplies water to the community from Phillips Reservoir from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6, 2026 from 7:30am to 9:00pm daily.

Because of this inspection work, both the City of Cranbrook and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) will have a city-wide Water Quality Advisory in effect for the duration. Water customers can expect minor pressure variations, increased turbidity, and cloudiness of the water. There will also be the possibility of elevated manganese levels as the inspection is done. Learn more about manganese here.

Both IHA and the City recommend that children, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, or anyone who wishes additional protection use boiled water or a safe alternative for:

• Drinking
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Making beverages or ice
• Brushing teeth

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use. 

The City will continue to monitor water quality closely and provide updates as needed.

For more information about water quality and the City’s overall water system, please visit: https://cranbrook.ca/water-conservation/water-quality/.