Fire Danger and Total Burn Ban

A complete fire ban remains in effect due to Texada Island’s unique conditions. Please stay vigilant and do your part to reduce wildfire risk in our community.

Fire Fighting Equipment Upgrades

We are pleased to share that recent CEPF grant funding has strengthened our wildfire response capacity. New equipment includes an additional forestry pump and portable water tank, wildfire-suited protective gear, as well as hoses, radios, a thermal imaging device, and specialized tools. We have also purchased a cargo trailer that will be stocked with firefighting essentials and ready for rapid deployment when needed. These upgrades support safer and more effective response efforts.

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Begin July 1

Stage 2 water restrictions will take effect starting July 1 to help manage summer demand and protect system capacity. Key measures include:

• Lawn watering limited to one hour, once per week.
• No watering during daytime peak heat hours
• Restrictions on non-essential outdoor water use such as outside surface washing

These steps are necessary to ensure reliable water supply during the high-demand season. Details at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/

Water Meter Project

Thank you to everyone who attended the June 25 public meeting on water meter project updates. We appreciate all engagement from the community.
Meeting notes and materials are now available on our website for those who were unable to attend or would like to review the information.

System Improvements and Reduced Usage

We would like to thank residents who have taken action to identify and fix leaks. Your efforts are making a measurable difference.
Following outreach in early June—when water production was nearing system capacity—to four residences with very high usage, overall production dropped by approximately half. This reduction occurred even though the meter installation program is only about halfway complete, highlighting the impact of increased awareness and early monitoring.

Contact Info

604 486 7035 – contact@vananda-id.ca – vananda-id.ca – WATER EMERGENCY: 1 672 882 9901

Fire Chief: Mark Robert –604-414-9662 –firechief@vananda.ca – FIRE EMERGENCY: 9-1-1

Fire Danger and Total Burn Ban

A complete fire ban is now in effect due to increasing fire danger across the region. This includes backyard burning, burn barrels, and all open fires.

We extend our thanks to all the Texada Island volunteer firefighters for their continued work as conditions dry out. Please follow all restrictions and remain vigilant to help keep the community safe.

Are you interested in joining your local volunteer Fire Department? Please contact Fire Chief Mark Robert at 604-414-9662 for more information

Water Meter Project – Progress and System Improvements                

The water meter installation project continues to move forward. As of mid May, 178 meters have been installed, with 56 remaining across both Davis Ventures and VAID crews. Although the project is running slightly behind schedule, substantial completion is now expected in August.

The project is already producing benefits. Several leaks have been identified through meter data and field work, allowing repairs that reduce unnecessary water loss and improve system efficiency.

Public Information Meeting – Late June

A public meeting will be held near the end of June to present metered billing options, explain how the system will work, and answer questions from property owners.

The confirmed date and details will be posted on the website as soon as they are finalized.

Water Use Rising – Please Be Prudent

Water use is increasing as we move into summer. Summer long weekends are historically one of the highest demand periods of the year.

While consumption remains lower following leak repairs completed in early 2025, we ask everyone to be especially mindful of water use during peak weekends to help maintain system stability.

Call for Contractors

The District continues to seek qualified contractors for upcoming small-scale infrastructure and maintenance work. This periodic call is part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, and is not a reflection on the performance of our current contractors, with whom we remain very satisfied. Interested contractors are encouraged to contact the office for details on current and future opportunities.

Contact Info

Office: 604 486 7035

Email: contact@vananda-id.ca

Website: vananda-id.ca

WATER EMERGENCY: 1 672 882 9901