Month: July 2023

Water Operator needed

Water Operator needed

Notice of Employment Opportunity

Water Operator

(Part-Time, Permanent Position)

The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) has an employment opportunity for a Water Treatment Operator. Reporting to the VAID Trustees, the operator will be responsible, in conjunction with a co-worker, for overseeing the activities and processes that go into treating and distributing VAID drinking water, performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operating a variety of equipment in the operation, repair and maintenance of Van Anda water facilities & system. Duties also include taking samples to be sent to Vancouver Coastal Health and responding to call outs.

Applicants must be a Secondary School Graduate and possess or be willing to obtain a Small Water System Certificate within a year of being hired. The successful candidate must possess a valid Class 5 BC Drivers license. The position requires residency on Texada Island.

This is a permanent part time position (minimum 10 hours a week) that will, in time, increase in the hours worked per week.  The rate of pay for this position commensurate with experience. Please send your cover letter and resume, including a list of 3 references, by mail or email to Van Anda Improvement District, PO Box 115, Van Anda, BC, V0N 3K0; email: contact@vananda-id.ca

Applications will be reviewed starting immediately, with the position remaining open until filled. Thank you for your interest in this position.  Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN EFFECT

STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN EFFECT

VAN ANDA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION BYLAW

Water hoses must be equipped with a handheld automatic shut-off nozzle.

STAGE 3 Restrictions:

  • NO LAWN WATERING
  • OTHER WATERING – hand watering and sprinklers for trees, shrubs, flowers, & vegetables – max one hour, only between 8 pm and 8 am
  • NO VEHICLE & BOAT WASHING
  • NO OUTSIDE SURFACE WASHING
  • NO FILLING POOLS

Use of micro-irrigation or drip irrigation systems to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables is allowed on any day, at any time, as required

More information is available on the Water Conservation Bylaw page.

Due to high water use, Stage 3 Restrictions are now in place. Water production is nearing the maximum daily capacity of the Water Treatment Plant. Please decrease water usage as much as possible to ensure we have sufficient water in the storage tank for fire protection.

Our water source, Priest Lake, has lots of water; it’s our ability to treat sufficient water for fire protection and consumption that is an issue.

Leak detection is continuing. Please contact us if you are aware of any signs of leaks (wet areas, lush growth, or sound of water running), or have concerns about how water is being used.

Newsletter July 2023

Newsletter July 2023

Hello Texada!  Here are a few notes from our last Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) regular board meeting held June 14th.

WATER: Water gain from a day of rain: approximately 2 centimetres (.75 inch) measured at Priest Lake.

Daily water loss from evaporation with no rain: approximately 0.6 – 1.27 centimetres (0.25 – 0.50 inches) depending on heat.

We experienced unseasonable heat in May and an extended dry spell which brought Priest Lake to its lowest level in recent years for May. Even after the recent rain, the lake level is still lower that it was on this date in 2021.

The trend toward hotter, drier conditions during summer is forecast to continue. Improved water intake options and pumping capabilities for fire protection use are still being explored.

Water use rose gradually as the dry spell continued, with daily average of 110,000 USG (416 m3) per day for the week before it rained. As of Jun 20, the daily average is 88,000 USG (333 m3).

If we wish to have access to sufficient, clean drinking water for daily consumption we must address and correct all water leaks, water waste and water theft. If you notice standing water, wet ground around town, or have any concerns, please let a VAID board member or the office know.

FIRE PROTECTION: Crescent Bay residents approached acting Fire Chief Mark Robert for fire protection.

This can be provided if properties are in the Improvement District, so a boundary amendment is required. This is a lengthy process and must be initiated by the property owners.

INFORMATION concerning VAID is available at our website www.vananda-id.ca. A quarterly newsletter is underway.

NEXT MEETING: Residents are encouraged to attend VAID meetings. Next meeting is July 12th at 1:30pm, upstairs at the fire hall in Van Anda.