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Support for Ashcroft Terminal Project
12 May 2012
Ashcroft and area residents are being encouraged to send letters of support to our Government to let them know that Read More...
2012 Canada Day
6 March 2012
Canada Day will once again be celebrated in Ashcroft at the Pool Park.  Anyone wishing to become involved with the Read More...

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Turbidity Scale

Turbidity Scale

 

Water Quality Advisory 

 

Latest Turbidity Reading

Monday, April 16 = 1.56
Tuesday, April 17 = 2.70
Wednesday, April 18 = 2.58
Thursday, April 19 = 2.50
Friday, April 20 = 2.56
Monday, April 23 = 2.56
Tuesday, April 24 = 3.17


1.0 - 5.0  NTU rating is Fair

The public is advised that the turbidity readings have been above 1.0 for over one week and the Village has notified Interior Health that our water quality is now Fair.

For more information on turbidity, Interior Health provides a list of Frequently Asked Questions.  Click here to review this document.
 


 
Turbidity Information from Interior Health

Good < 1 NTU Interior Health and the Village of Ashcroft remind customers of the provincial recommendation that newborns and people with compromised immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative if served by an unfiltered surface water source.
Fair 1 - 5 NTU Interior Health and the Village of Ashcroft recommend that children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative.
Poor > 5 NTU Interior Health and the Village of Ashcroft recommend that all users drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Tap water intended for drinking should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute