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Water Quality / Turbidity Index

The City of Kimberley monitors water quality on a daily basis and assesses it according to the Turbidity Index. The Turbidity Index below is:

TEST DATE:  MARCH 28,  2025

 

MARK CREEK Water Supply: ACTIVE

Water Quality is:  GOOD

Daily Average Reading:  0.1

Turbidity index

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As of March 27th, 2025 Mark Creek Water System is currently the Water Supply for Kimberley.

 

MATTHEW CREEK Water Supply: NOT ACTIVE

Water Quality is:  

Daily Average Reading: 

 

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What is turbidity?

Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air. The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality.

How much turbidity is acceptable?

Interior Health has the following ratings for turbidity levels related to water quality.
GOOD - 0 to 1 NTU
FAIR - 1 to 5 NTU 
POOR -  5 NTU and above 

What is a Water Quality Advisory (WQA)?

Your water supplier will issue a WQA if turbidity levels exceed 1 NTU. Children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection will be advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Ongoing information will be available on participating water suppliers’ websites and through the media.

What is a Boil Water Notice (BWN)?

Your water supplier will issue a BWN if turbidity levels exceed 5 NTU. All users will be advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Ongoing information will be available on participating water suppliers’ websites and through the media.

Is turbidity a health concern?

Turbidity is not so much a health concern as an indicator of health risk. Science has proven that as turbidity increases, the risk for gastrointestinal illness also increases—particularly for at-risk populations such as newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems (e.g. those with HIV/Aids, undergoing chemotherapy, or taking anti-rejection drugs following a transplant).


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Water Quality Reports & More

Here is the latest Water Quality Report. For all other reports, follow the links below:

2023 Annual Drinking Water Report

For more information, contact the Operations Department at 250.427.9660 or Operations@kimberley.ca.