Van Anda Improvement District
IMPORTANT – Mining Notice – response required
March 25, 2025ZYROX MINING COMPANY LTD. Application No. 112391, Tracking Number 440784
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
Application for a Permit under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act
We, Zyrox Mining Company Ltd., PO Box 2078 Station Terminal, Vancouver, BC, V6B3S3, are seeking provincial authorization pursuant to the Environmental Management Act for current effluent discharges from the Yew/Bolivar Mine and Mill sites. The source(s) of seasonal discharge ...
Newsletter Mar 2025
March 1, 2025Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:
THANK YOU to all the people that helped us find leaks, especially after the thaw. There is always high water use after a thaw because of frost damage to uninsulated outside faucets. Everyone, please check your fixtures are prepared for the next freeze/thaw cycle.
ANNUAL INVOICES DUE MARCH 10 – thank you to those who have already paid. To property owners who have ...
Water Quality Advisory LIFTED
February 16, 2025Chlorine levels are back to normal. UV treatment is fully functional after replacement of the ion exchanger media and the ion exchangers back online.
Water Quality Advisory – High Chlorine Levels
February 12, 2025An issue with the chlorine pump has caused too much chlorine to be added to the water. Maximum recommended levels are 4 parts per million (ppm); this mornings measurement at the tank was close to 6 ppm. Usual level is around 3 ppm.
The quickest way to remove chlorine from water is by boiling for 15 mins. Alternatively, leaving the water in a pot or other container with wide opening for at least 24 hours ...
Board meeting postponed
February 11, 2025Due to unforseen circumstances, the regular board meeting scheduled for Wed Feb 12 has been postponed for one week and will now be held on Wed Feb 19. 1.30 upstairs at the Van Anda Firehall.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Newsletter Feb 2025
February 1, 2025Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:
ANNUAL INVOICES for Water Tolls and Parcel Tax were sent early January. Please contact us if you have not received yours. Due date is March 10 and payment plans are available – for more information, visit our webpage vananda-id.ca/payments/
COURT OF REVISION will be held Saturday February 8th from 10 am till noon. The annual Court of Revision is for ...
Newsletter Jan 2025
January 15, 2025Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:
WINTER CONDITIONS: Please ensure your water lines and outside faucets are insulated. A faucet left running to avoid freezing may not seem to use much water but 25 faucets barely on (filling a cup in 10 seconds) for 2 weeks costs us $1,385!
ANNUAL INVOICES for Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes are being mailed (and emailed if previously requested) early January. Please let ...