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de Jong, who is on the RVWTP system, praised staff running the plant, adding potential budget requests to assist in its operation should be granted.

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Some West Kelowna residents on the RVWTP system have been dealing with smelly, brown-coloured water for months.

Engineering Manager Rob Hillis told council that commissioning the plant would take up to two years and possibly longer.

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Water quality is also affected by seasonal changes (spring/fall) in the lake, he added. In the summer, plant staff had to deal with manganese in the system, also a lingering effect of the McDougall Creek fire. Chlorine was introduced to the water system as a temporary solution to help alleviate the problem. 

Hillis said additional aeration and intake improvements of Rose Valley Lake and alternatives to chlorine have been discussed to help resolve odour and discolouration.  
 
Mayor Gord Milsom pointed out that without the plant the water quality would be significantly worse.

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The mayor added that any changes in water quality would result in a public water quality advisory. 

Residents concerned about water quality can contact the city at 778.797.2246 or email utilities@westkelownacity.ca.