Even though the risk is considered low, persons with compromised immune systems should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, food preparation, or dental hygiene as a precautionary measure. Young children, pregnant women, elderly and people suffering from a serious illness are considered immune compromised.
The acceptable boiling or disinfection method is as follows:
1) Bring water to a rapid boil for at least one (1) minute.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence (such as a tenant), please provide this information to them. For specific questions, please contact the TNRD toll free at 1-877- 377-8673. Click here to learn more about turbidity.
Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries
Bacteriological Water Data
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health’s website.
Comprehensive Water Data
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2018
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2017
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2016
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2015
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2013
- Pritchard Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2008
Water Advisory Map
Drinking water advisories can be seen on Interior Health’s advisory map.
System Information
System Description
The system was constructed in 1972 and upgraded in 2010
Customers
169 (approximately)
Water Source
The Pritchard water system obtains its water from a river intake in the South Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Location
Pritchard is a small rural residential community located 40 kilometres east of Kamloops on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Water System News
Contact
Water Service
TNRD Utility Services
250-377-6284
250-318-7515 (Emergency after-hours)
utilityservices@tnrd.ca
Billing
TNRD Accounts Receivable
250-377-6292
ar@tnrd.ca
Links
Interior Health’s water database
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/WaterSamples.aspx
Interior Health’s water advisory map
https://drinkingwaterforeveryone.ca/advisorymap/
Documents
Utility Rates Bylaw 2840 (effective April 1, 2024)
Pritchard Water Master Plan
Water System Acquisition and Sustainability Strategy
Bylaw No. 2507 Water Utilities Rates (effective until March 31, 2024)
Bylaw No. 1848 Establish Local Service Area
Bylaw No. 1889 Amend Local Service Area