Info For Residents
Link To Interior Health BC Information
- Frequently Asked Questions about Interior Health response to the Slocan Valley Fuel Spill. (August 17)
- Updated Health Advisory (August 9)
- Updated Health Advisory (August 8)
- Updated Health Advisory (August 6)
- Updated Health Advisory (August 2)
IHA's Procedure for Flushing a Domestic Water System after a Do Not Use Water Advisory
Recovery Manager Appointed
To assist in the transition from Community Resiliency to Community Recovery, the Regional District of Central Kootenay has appointed a Recovery Manager. Nelle Maxey, a Winlaw resident. Nelle can be contacted by emailed at
Potable Water Locations
Potable water is available at the Winlaw Elemntary School and on Kennedy Road in Lemon Creek. The tanks are being filled three times a day. RCMP continue to investigate last week’s vandalism of the Crescent Valley water tank and anyone with information should contact their local detachment.
Well Water & Testing
Interior Health Authority advises that well water, in general, is not affected by the DO NOT USE ORDER. However, shallow wells close to the creek or rivers, particularly those in gravel/sandy soils, may be impacted.
Residents concerned about the safety and quality of their well water should contact the Interior Health Authority at 250.420.2220. Environmental Health Officers will be able to provide direction and advice on what to do and answers questions on whether your well water needs testing.
The Public Eye
We want your help identifying locations in the creek and river where fuel is present, or fish and wildlife impacts are observed. If you spot a site, identify the exact location and forward the information along with your name and contact to the Executive Flight Centre at (or call the toll free number at 1-855-399-1694).
The information will be forwarded to Quantum Murray which will dispatch a response clean-up crew to the site. This is particularly important for private landowners who may be required to grant access to the river from their property.
Losses and Claims Process
The cause and circumstance surrounding the incident are still under investigation by Transport Canada and by our safety team. While the investigation continues, anyone who may have questions about personal losses, impacts to property or livelihood, or other specific claims must follow the procedure as set out by the insurance company. A special claims number has been established. It is 1-800-880-8384. Slocan Valley residents in need of initiating a claim please contact Leona Ashcroft from SCM claims in Nelson.
Leona G. Ashcroft, CIP Branch Manager ClaimsPro Inc.,
A division of SCM Insurance Services
2032- 622 Front Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4B7
Toll free: 1 – 800-880-8384
| www.scm-claimspro.ca